Chad Goubeaux is a Manager at Schellman based in Columbus, Ohio with nearly 10 years of experience serving clients in auditing and IT compliance. He is a leader of the firm's SOC methodology group and contributes to the AICPA SOC 2 working group, helping to shape industry standards. At Schellman, Chad specializes in SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, and HIPAA attestations. With previous experience in financial statement audits from a Big 4 firm, he brings a strong foundation in risk management and regulatory compliance. A graduate of The Ohio State University, Chad holds multiple certifications, including CPA, CISSP, CISA, CITP, CCSK, and the AICPA Advanced SOC certificate.
Education | SOC Examinations | Audit Readiness | SOC 2
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Chad Goubeaux
August 14th, 2014
Although undergoing a SOC 2 examination is not a mandatory security framework and as such, is not a legal or regulatory requirement for every business, it is often considered a necessity for companies. This is especially true for organizations that regularly store customer data and handle sensitive information.