Posts by Jeff Stark

Governance, Risk, & Compliance Partner-in-Charge

With over 25 years of entrepreneur experience, Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC) Partner-in-Charge Jeff Stark is dedicated to quality financial reporting. He specializes in revenue recognition, complex debt/equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions, accounting for income taxes, and purchase accounting for technology companies. Jeff has deep expertise in SOC 1 & SOC 2 reporting as well as ISO 27001.

As the Firm’s Technology practice leader, Jeff has extensive experience advising clients on exit strategies. As a one-time entrepreneur that founded, built, and sold his own company, Jeff is extremely passionate about applying his experience to help his clients do things right and solve their business challenges. He works extensively with professionally managed venture-backed companies seeking to grow and ultimately be acquired or pursue an IPO path. He works with clients in enterprise software, cloud/SaaS, network equipment, cybersecurity, development stage enterprises, healthcare, internet advertising, and med-tech.

Jeff is a dual graduate of San Jose State University, where he received his bachelor’s degree in management in 1990 and a master’s degree in accounting in 2004. He is a licensed CPA in California and an active member of the AICPA.

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Six Reasons to Do SOC Type 1 Before Type 2

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How to Align Your SOC 2 Report With the CDR

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Open Banking – What Happens Now?

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The Overlap of APRA and Global Standards

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Three Parts to a Compliance Program

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Navigating Cyber Privacy and Data Protection in Australia

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Setting Up for Success – How AI is Changing Security and Compliance

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CCPA or CPRA: What California’s Privacy Laws Mean for Your Business

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Google CDR Security

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AICPA Emphasizes Auditor Independence in the SOC 2 Industry

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5 Common Mistakes to Avoid Before Starting a SOC 2 Audit

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How to Read a SOC Report in 5 Minutes (or Less)

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Why You Can’t Freely Share Your SOC 2 Report