SMB SOC 2 Auditors
SOC 2 audit firms that focus on smb-sized companies. These auditors understand the unique compliance needs and budget considerations of smb organizations.
85 firms found.
Featured SMB Auditors
A selection of firms that focus on smb-sized companies.
360 Advanced
St. Petersburg, FL
360 Advanced provides cybersecurity assessments, risk management, and SOC 2 audit services for organizations in healthcare, finance, and government sectors requiring cybersecurity and compliance measures.
A-LIGN
Tampa, FL
A-LIGN is a technology-enabled cybersecurity compliance firm and the number one global issuer of SOC 2 reports, having completed over 16,000 audits since its founding in 2009.
Advantage Partners
San Francisco, CA
Advantage Partners provides efficient SOC 2 attestations to small and startup technology companies as a certified Vanta partner, led by former Deloitte consultants.
Airius
Atlanta, GA
Airius LLC provides risk management, compliance, and regulatory services with 20+ years of experience. Listed on Vanta's partner directory, the firm helps organisations achieve and maintain SOC 2, ISO 27001, and other compliance certifications.
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Anders CPAs + Advisors
St. Louis, MOAnders CPAs + Advisors is a St. Louis-based CPA firm founded in 1965, providing SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 2+, and SOC for Cybersecurity audit and advisory services. Their team determines the ideal SOC report type for clients' contractual and regulatory needs. Anders Technology also offers managed IT and vCISO services.
Aprio
Atlanta, GAAprio, founded in 1952, is a Top 25 U.S. public accounting firm with 1,900+ team members serving clients in 50+ countries. Aprio is one of the few firms offering ISO, SOC reporting, HITRUST, PCI DSS, CMMC, FedRAMP, and WebTrust from a single provider.
Armanino
San Ramon, CAArmanino is a Top 20 U.S. CPA and consulting firm founded in 1953 with approximately 3,000 employees across 5 continents. Armanino CPA LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm offering SOC reporting and compliance services including SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type I and Type II reports.
Assurance Dimensions
Tampa, FLAssurance Dimensions is a Florida-based CPA audit firm founded in 2008 with leadership from former Arthur Andersen, Grant Thornton, BDO, and Schellman professionals. Their team includes a former Schellman Florida SOC practice leader. They specialize in SOC examinations for technology and financial services companies.
AssuranceLab
Sydney, NSWAssuranceLab (now part of Sensiba LLP) is an Australia-headquartered cybersecurity audit and risk assurance firm specializing in SOC 2 and ISO 27001 for technology and SaaS companies, with offices in Sydney, Austin TX, and Dublin.
Astra Security
New Delhi, DelhiAstra Security is an Indian cybersecurity company offering SOC 2 audit services, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment. They partner with CPA firms to deliver end-to-end SOC 2 Type I and Type II compliance, combining automated scanning with manual expert review.
ATA (Alexander Thompson Arnold)
Memphis, TNAlexander Thompson Arnold (ATA) is a regional CPA and advisory firm offering SOC examination, IT audit, and risk advisory services across the Mid-South.
Audit Peak
New York, NYAudit Peak is a minority-owned CPA firm specializing in IT audits, cybersecurity, and risk advisory services. Founded by former PwC, EY, and KPMG professionals, the firm delivers Big 4-level audit expertise with boutique agility. AICPA Peer Review rated 'Pass' (highest rating).
Auditwerx
Tampa, FLAuditwerx is a CRI (Carr, Riggs & Ingram) division dedicated exclusively to SOC reporting and compliance attestation. Founded in 2009, they have produced over 3,500 security compliance reports and 200+ reports annually. They specialize in SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 2+, PCI DSS, and CMMC assessments.
BARR Advisory
Kansas City, KSBARR Advisory is a cloud-based cybersecurity and compliance firm specializing in SOC 2, ISO 27001, and FedRAMP for fast-growing SaaS and cloud-based organizations, with a net promoter score of 89.
BD Emerson
Denver, COBD Emerson offers specialized SOC 2 Type I and Type II audit services with a strategic partnership with Vanta and was among the first Vanta Certified implementation partners. The firm is a collaborating firm of Andersen Consulting.
BerryDunn
Portland, MEBerryDunn is the largest assurance, tax, and consulting firm headquartered in New England with nearly 1,000 employees across 7 states and Puerto Rico. Their attest services are provided by BDMP Assurance, LLP, a licensed CPA firm. They have successfully guided MSPs and technology firms through SOC 2 examinations to meet enterprise vendor requirements.
Boulay Group
Minneapolis, MNBoulay Group is a Minneapolis-based CPA firm founded in 1934, offering SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, and SOC for Supply Chain reporting services alongside financial advisory services.
Bright Defense
Charlotte, NCBright Defense is a compliance automation and advisory firm offering continuous compliance services for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. They work as a managed compliance partner alongside Vanta, Drata, and Secureframe to streamline the audit process for startups and SMBs.
British Assessment Bureau (Amtivo)
Kent, EnglandBritish Assessment Bureau (part of Amtivo Group) is one of the UK's most popular UKAS-accredited certification bodies, offering ISO certification services for over 20 years. Amtivo Group has offices in the US, UK, Ireland, Italy, Norway, China, and Japan, serving clients in 40+ countries. Rebranding to Amtivo in 2026.
CAS Assurance
Miramar, FLCAS Assurance LLC is a licensed CPA firm in Miramar, Florida specializing in SOC 1, SOC 2, CSA STAR, HIPAA, and NIST compliance audits with 20+ years of experience. The firm is a confirmed Secureframe audit partner.
Cherry Bekaert
Atlanta, GACherry Bekaert is a national CPA and advisory firm with 3,000+ professionals and 75+ years of experience. They offer SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 2+, SOC 3, and SOC for Cybersecurity, and are an authorized CMMC C3PAO. Their Risk & Cybersecurity team has 30+ years of SOC and information assurance experience across all industries.
Citrin Cooperman
New York, NYCitrin Cooperman is the 19th largest US CPA firm, with licensed attest services through Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP. They operate a dedicated IT Audit Services practice. In 2025, Blackstone acquired a majority stake, valuing the firm at $2 billion, enabling continued investment in technology and talent.
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
Minneapolis, MNCLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is one of the largest US CPA and business advisory firms with 8,500+ professionals across nearly 130 US locations. They provide SOC 2 audit services with industry-focused expertise spanning technology, government, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors. CLA Global was co-founded in 2022.
Clark Nuber
Bellevue, WAClark Nuber PS is the largest locally-owned CPA firm in the Pacific Northwest with 300+ professionals and a Certified B Corporation. Their Technology Group serves SaaS, blockchain, AI, and AR/VR companies, providing SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports on controls, with experience including Microsoft SSPA attestations.
Compass IT Compliance
North Providence, RICompass IT Compliance provides SOC examination, IT audit, and cybersecurity compliance services to organizations across the United States.
CompliancePoint Assurance
Atlanta, GACompliancePoint Assurance is a licensed CPA firm dedicated exclusively to SOC 2 audits, led by Carol Amick, a CPA with 20+ years of information security experience. As a CompliancePoint division, they offer blended PCI DSS + SOC 2 and HITRUST + SOC 2 audits, leveraging their status as a PCI QSA and HITRUST-authorized CSF Assessor.
Control Logics
Tampa, FLControl Logics, founded in 2008, provides risk management and audit consulting for 250+ organizations across North America, Europe, and Asia, covering SOX, SOC readiness, ISO certifications, and privacy compliance.
Copeland Buhl
Wayzata, MNCopeland Buhl is a full-service CPA firm offering SOC 1, SOC 2 Type I, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, and SOC 2 + HITRUST mapping audits alongside tax and advisory services.
Dansa D'Arata Soucia
Buffalo, NYDansa D'Arata Soucia LLP (DDS) is a full-service CPA firm in Buffalo, New York with 40+ CPAs specializing in SOC 2 audits. Peer reviewed through the AICPA Peer Review Program, DDS has a decade of experience with the AICPA Trust Service Criteria.
DigiFortex
Bangalore, KarnatakaDigiFortex is a Bangalore-based cybersecurity firm offering SOC 2 Type II certification services in India. The firm helps SaaS startups and technology companies achieve SOC 2 compliance with dedicated compliance consultants and auditors.
Eden Data
Austin, TXEden Data is a cybersecurity and compliance consultancy and 2023, 2024, and 2025 Drata Partner of the Year, helping companies from SOC 2 to IPO with a team of prior Big Four cybersecurity experts.
Eide Bailly
Fargo, NDEide Bailly LLP is a Top 25 national CPA firm with 3,500 employees across 50+ offices in 17 states, having surpassed $750M in revenue in 2025. They offer SOC audits through their Risk Advisory Services practice, with industry expertise spanning healthcare, banking, and government sectors.
Frazier & Deeter
Atlanta, GAFrazier & Deeter, founded in 1981, is a Top 50 U.S. accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Atlanta with offices in the US, UK, and India. Their Process, Risk & Governance practice delivers SOC attestation services and has seen substantial demand growth for SOC 2 engagements.
Glocert International
London, EnglandGlocert International Certifications (UK) Limited is an IAS-accredited global certification body providing accredited certification for ISO 27001, ISO 42001, ISO 9001, ISO 22301, ISO 27701, ISO 20000-1, ISO 14001, and more. Incorporated in the UK in 2020, with offices in Dubai, Coimbatore (India), Colombo (Sri Lanka), and Newark (USA).
GRF CPAs & Advisors
Bethesda, MDGRF CPAs & Advisors is a Washington DC-area CPA firm with 45 years of experience serving 1,600+ nonprofit and government clients. They provide end-to-end SOC 2 Type I and Type II audit services including readiness advisory and GAP assessments. Recognized by Accounting Today as a 2025 Regional Leader and Firm to Watch.
GRSee Consulting
Rehovot, Central DistrictGRSee Consulting, founded in 2009, is an Israel-based cybersecurity and compliance firm with offices in NYC and San Francisco. GRSee provides SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA compliance services and penetration testing, and is a confirmed Secureframe audit partner.
Henderson Loggie
Dundee, ScotlandHenderson Loggie is a Scottish chartered accountancy firm providing SOC, SOX, and ISAE 3402 compliance services for UK and European technology organisations. The firm publishes practical compliance guides helping organisations understand SOC 2 and ISAE requirements.
HHM CPAs
Chattanooga, TNHHM CPAs is a regional accounting firm providing SOC reporting, audit, tax, and advisory services in Tennessee and the Southeast.
HoganTaylor
Tulsa, OKHoganTaylor is one of the largest business advisory and CPA firms in Oklahoma and Arkansas with 350+ personnel. Their Risk Assurance team specializes in SOC reports, HITRUST validated assessments, and CMMC certification for small to medium-sized companies across the US, delivering highly customized SOC audits.
Illume Intelligence
New Delhi, DelhiIllume Intelligence is an Indian cybersecurity consulting firm providing SOC 2 assessment services across Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai. The firm delivers end-to-end SOC 1 and SOC 2 compliance services for technology and financial services organisations.
Insight Assurance
Tampa, FLInsight Assurance is a Tampa-based audit and cybersecurity firm founded by former Big Four professionals, offering SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, and other compliance audits with a 97% client retention rate.
INTERCERT
The Woodlands, TXINTERCERT Inc. is a multinational auditing company operating in 28+ countries, accredited by SCC (Canada) and UAF (United States) under IAF for ISO certification, and a registered CPA firm for SOC 2/SOC 1 services. INTERCERT and Sprinto have delivered 500+ successful audits together.
iRisk Assurance
Chennai, Tamil NaduiRisk Assurance is a fast-growing GRC and cybersecurity consulting firm headquartered in Chennai, India, with offices in Bangalore and the USA. Founded in 2014, the firm has completed 200+ successful SOC, ISO, and HIPAA audits. The team includes Big 4 veterans with CPA, CISA, CISSP, and CEH certifications, and operates an in-house SOC in Chennai.
IS Partners
Philadelphia, PAIS Partners (merged with AssurancePoint) is a globally recognized CPA firm specializing in IT compliance and cybersecurity assurance, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, and PCI DSS services.
ISECURION
Bangalore, KarnatakaISECURION is a Bangalore-based cybersecurity firm providing SOC 2 Type I and Type II compliance audit services. The firm specialises in SOC 2 certification for Indian and global SaaS companies, with additional capabilities in ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and HIPAA compliance.
ITGRC Advisory
London, EnglandITGRC Advisory Ltd is a UK-based firm delivering ISAE 3402 and SOC 2 audit services to technology and financial services organisations. Operating from London, they specialise in helping UK and European companies meet AICPA Trust Services Criteria and ISAE 3000/3402 standards.
Johanson Group
Colorado Springs, COJohanson Group is a Colorado-based CPA firm specializing in SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, ISO 27001, and HIPAA audits with a three-step process and reports delivered within four to six weeks.
Keiter
Glen Allen, VAKeiter is a Virginia-based CPA firm offering SOC 1 and SOC 2 examinations through their Risk Advisory Services team. Their practice lead, Scott McAuliffe (CISA, CFE), has 25+ years in public accounting, including Sarbanes-Oxley, internal audit, and CMMC work. They also offer IT audit via Keiter Technologies.
KirkpatrickPrice
Nashville, TNKirkpatrickPrice is a licensed CPA firm and PCAOB-registered auditor that has issued over 20,000 security compliance reports to more than 2,000 clients worldwide since its founding. They specialize exclusively in cybersecurity audits including SOC 1, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HITRUST CSF, and ISO 27001.
KLR (Kahn Litwin Renza)
Providence, RIKLR (Kahn Litwin Renza) is a Top 100 U.S. CPA firm founded in 1975 with 350+ professionals. The firm provides SOC 2 audit services and is a confirmed Secureframe audit partner, with an international office in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Kratikal
Noida, Uttar PradeshKratikal is an Indian cybersecurity firm offering SOC 2 compliance services with auditors well-versed in international IT frameworks. They deliver optimised solutions for SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR tailored to each organisation's needs.
Lazarus Alliance
Scottsdale, AZLazarus Alliance is a licensed CPA firm and cybersecurity audit specialist providing SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 examinations, along with FedRAMP, CMMC, and HIPAA compliance services.
LBMC
Nashville, TNLBMC is Tennessee's #1 professional services firm with 1,000+ team members serving 11,000+ clients nationwide. Their SOC audit practice is led by professionals who have issued thousands of SOC reports, including a national AICPA SOC training leader. They offer SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, and SOC for Cybersecurity.
Linford & Company
Denver, COLinford & Company is a Denver-based CPA firm comprised of former Big Four auditors specializing in SOC 2, HIPAA, FedRAMP, and HITRUST assessments. 90% of their work consists of SOC 2 audits.
Marcum
New York, NYMarcum LLP is a top-15 national CPA and advisory firm serving private and public companies. Their Risk Advisory practice specializes in SOC reporting, PCI DSS, HIPAA/HITRUST, FISMA, NIST, and ISO 27001, with staff holding CISA, CISSP, QSA, GPEN, and GWAPT certifications.
Maxwell Locke & Ritter
Austin, TXMaxwell Locke & Ritter (ML&R) is the largest locally-owned CPA firm in Central Texas, founded in 1991 with 140 team members. They perform SOC readiness assessments and SOC 2 examinations for SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech, EdTech, and AI companies, and are recognized as Accounting Today's #1 Best Mid-sized Accounting Firm to Work For.
MBE CPAs
Fort Atkinson, WIMBE CPAs is a CPA and advisory firm providing SOC reporting, audit, and compliance services in the Midwest.
MJD Advisors
Hoboken, NJMJD Advisors, founded in 2021, provides SOC 2 audit and compliance services for startups and emerging technology companies, listed on the Drata auditor directory.
NDB
Houston, TXNDB is a CPA firm specializing in SOC 2 Type I and Type II audits for startup healthcare and technology companies, leveraging Vanta for automated compliance and offering a Virtual Compliance Officer program.
NDNB Accountants
Clearwater, FLNDNB Accountants & Consultants has been a national provider of SOC compliance and assessment services since 2006. The firm specialises in SOC 1, SOC 2, HIPAA, GLBA, and PCI DSS audits, efficiently combining overlapping operational and security controls across frameworks.
Oread Risk & Advisory
Lawrence, KSOread Risk & Advisory helps clients create long-term compliance and security infrastructure based on unique business and compliance goals, listed as a trusted SOC 2 audit firm on the Secureframe directory.
Percilchofe CPA
New Delhi, DelhiPercilchofe CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm and AICPA member with 15+ years of expertise in audit, assurance, and compliance. The India-headquartered firm (Percilchofe Pvt. Ltd.) has a US entity registered in Sheridan, WY, and specializes in SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and CMMC.
Plante Moran
Southfield, MIPlante Moran is one of the nation's largest CPA and business advisory firms with nearly 4,000 staff. Their cybersecurity practice has over 30 years of SOC consulting experience and is actively involved with the AICPA SOC committees, providing advanced visibility into upcoming SOC reporting standards.
Prescient Assurance
Vancouver, BCPrescient Assurance (formerly Prescient Security) is a globally recognized leader in multi-framework compliance auditing, security assessments, and penetration testing, with senior auditors across the U.S., EMEA, and APAC supporting 25+ compliance frameworks for 5,000+ clients.
PYA
Knoxville, TNPYA (Pershing Yoakley & Associates) is a Top 100 CPA firm ranked by USA Today, Forbes, and INSIDE Public Accounting, and a Top 15 auditor of the nation's largest health systems. They provide SOC 2 Type I and Type II audits for SaaS and cloud-based companies, led by seasoned CPAs and CISAs who prioritize deep technical audit rigor.
Richey May
Englewood, CORichey May provides attest services through Richey, May & Co., LLP, an AICPA-member CPA firm that undergoes triennial Peer Review and has received the highest attainable results. They specialize in SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports for alternative investment, mortgage banking, and technology firms, with Drata partnership for streamlined evidence collection.
Riskpro India
Mumbai, MaharashtraRiskpro India is a Mumbai-based risk and compliance consulting firm with in-house US CPA certified professionals, having completed 1,400+ SOC audits. The team includes former Ernst & Young and Navigant Consulting professionals specialising in SOC 1, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and GDPR.
RubinBrown
St. Louis, MORubinBrown LLP is a Top 35 national CPA firm and INSIDE Public Accounting Top 500 firm (#33). Their Information Technology Risk Services practice provides SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC for Cybersecurity examinations with an 'audit once, report many' approach. They also offer an AI Health Check based on NIST AI RMF.
Schneider Downs
Pittsburgh, PASchneider Downs is a Top-60 independent CPA firm and the 13th largest accounting firm in the Mid-Atlantic region. They blend IT, internal audit, and external audit expertise for SOC engagements and maintain a proprietary SOC 2 controls catalog. National speakers on SOC reporting and also offer SOC for Supply Chain.
Securance
Utrecht, UtrechtSecurance is a Netherlands-based assurance firm founded in 2004 with roots in Big Four, serving 800+ customers across the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, and UK. They offer a 'Single Audit, Multiple Standards' approach covering SOC 1, SOC 2, ISAE 3402, ISO 27001, NIS2, and DORA.
Sensiba
San Ramon, CASensiba (formerly Sensiba San Filippo) is a Top 75 U.S. CPA firm offering SOC 2, ISO 27001, and other compliance audits. Sensiba acquired Australia-based AssuranceLab in 2025, expanding its global GRC capabilities with 90+ experts and 2,000+ successful audits.
Sentry Assurance
Columbus, OHSentry Assurance is a CPA firm founded by former Big Four auditors (PwC, Deloitte, EY) specializing in SOC 2 audits with a process built from the ground up for compliance automation tools like Drata.
Sikich
Chicago, ILSikich is one of the largest US CPA firms with 2,000+ professionals across North America, EMEA, and APAC. Sikich CPA LLC, the licensed attest entity, provides SOC 2 audit services, while the broader firm offers cybersecurity, ERP/CRM, managed IT, and advisory services.
Smith + Howard
Atlanta, GASmith + Howard is a CPA and advisory firm providing SOC reporting, IT audit, and risk advisory services with a focus on middle-market companies.
Thomas Howell Ferguson
Tallahassee, FLThomas Howell Ferguson (THF) is a CPA firm offering SOC examination and IT audit services, with deep expertise in government and nonprofit compliance.
Thoropass
New York, NYThoropass (formerly Laika) is an integrated compliance management platform and certified audit firm offering SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, HITRUST, and PCI DSS with in-house auditors.
VISTA InfoSec
Mumbai, MaharashtraVISTA InfoSec, founded in 2004, is an international information security consulting firm with offices in the US, UK, Singapore, and India. The firm has an independent CPA department for SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS attestation services. Recognized as Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific.
Weaver
Houston, TXWeaver is a Top-35 US CPA firm headquartered in Texas offering SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type I and Type II examinations. Their IT advisory team is led by professionals including Neha Patel (CISA, CDPSE), a former AICPA national SOC School trainer named to Forbes' 2025 Best-in-State CPAs.
Windes
Long Beach, CAWindes is a Southern California CPA firm founded in 1926 with 30 partners and 250+ professionals across Long Beach, Orange County, and Los Angeles offices. Recognized as an Accounting Today Top 100 Firm, they offer audit, assurance, cybersecurity risk management, and technology advisory services to technology companies and nonprofits.
Windham Brannon
Atlanta, GAWindham Brannon is a full-service CPA firm founded in 1957, offering SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 2+, and SOC 3 examinations along with SOC readiness assessments through its Risk Advisory practice.
Wipfli
Milwaukee, WIWipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm operating in an alternative practice structure per AICPA standards. They offer SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC for Cybersecurity, and SOC for Supply Chain examinations. Their IT audit team includes SOC, HITRUST, digital forensics, and AI security specialists, including a noted practice for AI company compliance.
Withum
Princeton, NJWithum is a forward-thinking advisory and accounting firm and one of the top CPA firms in the US. Their SOC audit team authored and presented the inaugural AICPA SOC for Cybersecurity course, and seven of their professionals are among the first CPAs nationwide to earn the AICPA's SOC for Cybersecurity digital badge.
Wolf & Company
Boston, MAWolf & Company, P.C. is a national CPA and business consulting firm founded in 1911, with over 40 IT audit and security professionals. They offer SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, and SOC for Cybersecurity examinations, holding CISA, CISSP, and CPA credentials across their team.
YHB CPAs & Consultants
Winchester, VAYHB (Yount, Hyde & Barbour) is a Virginia-based CPA and consulting firm established in 1947 with SOC audit and IT audit services. Their Risk Advisory Services team includes CITPs and CISAs who focus on AICPA Trust Services Categories and ISACA COBIT frameworks, providing vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and SOC auditing.
Zero Day CPA
Detroit, MIZero Day CPA is a Michigan-based boutique accounting firm specializing in SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, and HIPAA audits for B2B SaaS and service organizations, known for direct communication and flexibility.
Choosing a SOC 2 Auditor as a SMB Company
The right auditor for a smb-sized organization depends on factors beyond price. Here is what to prioritize when evaluating the firms listed above.
- Size-appropriate engagement model. Make sure the firm regularly works with smb companies and can tailor the engagement scope and pricing to your stage.
- Readiness support availability. Smaller companies often benefit from readiness assessments before the formal audit. Ask whether the firm offers this.
- Platform and industry alignment. Filter by compliance platform or industry to further narrow your shortlist.
- Timeline expectations. Ask about typical timelines for smb engagements and whether the firm can accommodate your schedule.
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SMB SOC 2 Audit FAQ
- What does a SOC 2 audit cost for a small or medium business?
- SMB SOC 2 audits typically range from $20,000 to $60,000 for a Type II, depending on complexity, scope, and auditor. Firms experienced with SMBs can right-size the engagement to avoid overscoping.
- Do SMBs need audit readiness support before a SOC 2 audit?
- Many SMBs benefit from a readiness assessment, especially for a first-time audit. A readiness phase flags control gaps early, so you can resolve them before the auditor starts fieldwork. This reduces the risk of exceptions and keeps the timeline on track.
- How do SMBs choose the right SOC 2 auditor?
- Look for auditors who regularly work with companies at your stage and can scope the engagement appropriately. Ask specifically how many companies at your stage they have audited, whether they support your compliance platform, and whether pricing is fixed-fee or time-based.
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