Compliance Glossary
Definition

Control Register

A structured list of all security controls your firm should have in place, mapped to regulatory requirements, with testing status and evidence.

What It Means

A control register (or control catalog) is a comprehensive list of security controls that your firm is expected to maintain, organized by domain (access controls, data protection, incident response, etc.) and mapped to the specific regulatory requirements they satisfy. For CPA firms, Kompflow's control register includes 58 controls mapped to both the FTC Safeguards Rule and IRS Publication 4557. Each control has a testing status, evidence attachments, evaluation results, and remediation tracking.

Why It Matters for CPA Firms

A control register transforms compliance from a vague aspiration into a concrete, measurable program. It shows regulators and auditors exactly which controls you have in place, how they map to requirements, and when they were last tested. Without one, firms often have security measures in place but cannot demonstrate compliance when asked. The control register is also the basis for evidence testing cycles that prove your controls actually work.

Relevant Regulations

  • FTC Safeguards Rule (16 CFR 314.4(d))
  • IRS Publication 4557
  • NIST SP 800-53

How Kompflow Helps

The 58-Control Register module handles this for your firm, personalized to your software, team size, and state requirements.

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