SOC 2 Compliant Accounting Practice Management
Uku has been independently audited to meet SOC 2 standards for security, availability, and confidentiality. When your clients trust you with their financial data, you need software that takes that responsibility as seriously as you do.
What is SOC 2?
SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) is an auditing framework developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). It evaluates how a company protects customer data based on five Trust Service Criteria: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.
SOC 2 audit is not a self-assessment. An independent third-party auditor examines our systems, processes, and controls to verify they meet AICPA standards.
Why SOC 2 matters for your accounting firm
Your clients expect it
Accounting firms handle sensitive financial data every day. Your clients, especially larger organizations, increasingly require that their service providers use SOC 2 compliant software. Uku helps you meet that expectation.
Regulatory pressure is growing
Regulations like GDPR, the FTC Safeguards Rule, and industry-specific compliance requirements are raising the bar for data protection. Using SOC 2 compliant software is one of the clearest ways to demonstrate due diligence.
It is a competitive advantage
Not all practice management software is SOC 2 compliant. When you tell prospective clients that your firm runs on audited, compliant systems, it sets you apart from firms that cannot make the same claim.
What the audit covers
Uku’s SOC 2 audit evaluates our controls across these areas:
Security
How we protect your data against unauthorized access. This includes encryption (AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit), firewall configuration, multi-factor authentication, and access controls.
Availability
How we ensure Uku is available when you need it. This covers our infrastructure monitoring, backup procedures, and disaster recovery capabilities.
Confidentiality
How we ensure that data designated as confidential is protected throughout its lifecycle, from collection through storage to disposal.
How we meet these standards
Encryption at every level
AES-256 encryption for stored data. TLS 1.3 for data in transit. SHA-512 password hashing with random salt. RSA 2048 for sensitive operations.
EU-based infrastructure
Servers run on Akamai Cloud Computing in Germany. Documents stored on Microsoft Azure. All data stays within the EU.
Strict access controls
Multi-factor authentication via Google or Azure AD. Invitation-only tenant access. Optional login provider restrictions. Server access limited to SSH key authentication from whitelisted IPs.
Additional certifications
Beyond SOC 2, Uku also holds PCI DSS compliance and is fully GDPR compliant. Our infrastructure providers maintain ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification.