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SOC 2 Audit Services
Enterprise clients, partners, and regulators want proof your data controls are airtight. An AAFCPAs SOC 2 report gives them exactly that, and gives you the credibility to win more business.
Top 100 CPA Firm · CISA, CISSP & CISM-Certified · Independent
Get a SOC 2 report your customers won’t question.
For over 50 years, AAFCPAs has been one of the most trusted independent audit firms in the country, ranked among the Top 100 CPA firms nationally. Our SOC 2 reports are accepted by enterprise clients, regulators, and security-conscious organizations without pushback, because the firms reviewing them know our name.
A senior specialist leads every engagement. Unlike national firms that route your audit to rotating junior staff, you work directly with credentialed practitioners who understand your systems, your controls, and your industry.
- Led by CISA, CISSP, and CISM-certified specialists
- Top 100 CPA firm with 50+ years of audit credibility
- Deep experience across SaaS, fintech, and healthcare — we understand your environment
- A structured process with a dedicated point of contact, so the audit never stalls
- Transparent, fixed-fee pricing — no scope creep, no surprise invoices. We keep our commitments.
A SOC 2 report from AAFCPAs demonstrates that your controls over security, availability, and data integrity meet the standards your clients and partners demand, accelerating sales cycles and protecting the relationships that matter.
How our SOC 2 process works
A structured process that keeps your team in control, not in the dark.
Most audit delays come from unclear ownership and poor communication. We run every SOC 2 engagement as a managed project, with a dedicated point of contact and a predictable cadence from kickoff to signed report.
- Staggered due dates so work never bottlenecks
- Clearly assigned responsibilities so nothing falls through the cracks
- Centralized communication so you’re never chasing answers
- Real-time status updates so you always know where things stand
A senior lead running your engagement can flex to your timeline and your team’s bandwidth in a way a fixed software workflow can’t. And when we commit to a timeline and a fee, we hold to both — because your deal or your customer’s deadline depends on it.
What sets our SOC 2 audits apart
What makes an AAFCPAs SOC 2 report different
Not every SOC 2 report carries the same weight. What you get from AAFCPAs is the expertise, senior attention, and follow-through that make your report stand up to scrutiny, and make the whole process easier on your team.
Accepted by the institutions that matter
Our SOC 2 reports are relied upon by enterprise clients, regulators, and security-conscious organizations worldwide. Our firm’s reputation carries weight in the rooms where it counts.
Led by credentialed security specialists
Your engagement is led by CISA, CISSP, and CISM-certified practitioners who understand security and controls in depth — and who run your audit start to finish, with no handoff to junior staff.
Expertise paired with automation, not automation alone
We use a proprietary workflow tool to streamline evidence gathering and reduce disruption, but pair it with the professional judgment a software platform can’t provide, so your report holds up to scrutiny.
Competitive investment, no compromises
You get the quality of a national firm at a fraction of the overhead cost. Transparent pricing with no surprise add-ons.
International organizations welcome
We serve companies headquartered in Germany, the UK, Singapore, Canada, Romania, and beyond. Every report meets U.S. compliance standards, wherever your business operates.
Built around your timeline
Need your report by a customer deadline or deal close? We move at the pace your business requires, accelerating when it counts without cutting the corners that get reports questioned later.
Software vs. an audit firm
Compliance software alone won’t get you a credible report
Automation platforms organize evidence and track progress. They can’t tell you whether you’ve chosen the right controls, whether your evidence will hold up, or how to handle exceptions. A SOC report’s value comes from professional judgment, not a checklist.
The Tool-Only Path
Compliance software alone
A coordination engine for evidence and workflow.
Centralizes evidence and tracks progress on a dashboard
Relies on generic, templated control language that sophisticated reviewers flag
Counts evidence by volume, not by whether it’s the right evidence
Still requires significant internal time and cost to produce a defensible report
Hands you off to a third-party auditor to actually sign the opinion
The AAFCPAs Approach
Tech-Forward, Not Tech-Reliant
A CPA-led audit
Automation for efficiency, senior judgment for credibility.
We use selective automation to streamline evidence gathering and reduce your burden
Control language written to reflect how your business actually operates
Senior CPAs evaluate whether evidence truly proves each control is effective
Experienced handling of exceptions and compensating controls
One firm from kickoff to signed report, accepted without pushback
Frequently Asked Questions (SOC 2 Reports & Audits)
Understanding your options
SOC 2 Type 1 vs. Type 2: Which audit does your organization need?
Type 1 Audit
Point-in-time assessment
Purpose
Evaluates whether your controls are properly designed and implemented at a specific point in time.
Timing
One-time snapshot
Best for
Demonstrating an initial compliance posture to clients and stakeholders.
Most Popular
Type 2 Audit
Ongoing period assessment
Purpose
Assesses the effectiveness of your controls over a defined period, typically 3–12 months.
Timing
Recurring — typically annual
Best for
Demonstrating consistent, reliable operations to customers, partners, and regulators who require higher assurance.
What Our Clients Say
AAFCPAs Testimonials
AAFCPAs is a true partner. They’re always there for us to help us grow and anticipate challenges or changes on the horizon. They’ve worked with us on all types of SOC reports [SOC 1 Type 1 and 2 plus SOC 2 Type 1 and 2] along with special attestations, process assessments, and SOC readiness. And they make audits clear and understandable. But more importantly, they give us context and guidance because they know us—perhaps even better than many of our own employees.
We enthusiastically recommend AAFCPAs for SOC reports and Internal Control advice! The professionals in their SOC team have been outstanding to work with. They are friendly, approachable, knowledgeable, consistent, dependable, organized, thoughtful, and proactive. They took the time to learn about us and our business. They are great teachers and translators, and they communicate effectively with the entire Signet team regardless of technical prowess. The software program they use is excellent and keeps everyone organized, aware of due dates, and accountable for success. AAFCPAs understands the demands of our daily work and their intricate planning, execution, and communication positively impacts the pleasure that comes from the achievement of this awesome process. They always make themselves available and treat us like family. Even when the audits are over, we remain in regular communication, asking questions that they happily answer. We cannot say enough great things about our impressive client experience and all the value we have received from our relationship! We highly recommend AAFCPAs Technology & Process Advisory Solutions for SOC reporting and Internal Controls Consulting.
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