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AARC-360
- Licensed CPA firm — can issue (sign) a SOC 2 report
- AICPA peer review: Pass · 2024-05-01 to 2025-04-30 · View AICPA record →
AARC-360 is a specialist SOC 2 audit firm in Atlanta, GA, USA that charges $15K–$45K for Type II audits with 4–12 week fieldwork-to-report timelines. Founded in 2014, they hold 13 accreditations and specialize in Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, and 2 more. Their pricing is below average compared to the specialist average of $20.6K–$61.2K.
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How Much Does AARC-360 Charge for SOC 2?
Estimated Type 1 and Type 2 ranges, placed against the broader specialist peer set. Numbers are directional; final pricing depends on scope, Trust Services Criteria, evidence quality, and observation period.
- Type I Cost
- $10K–$30K
- Type II Cost
- $15K–$45K
- Timeline
- 4–12 wk
- Team Size
- 10-25+
- Report Delivery
- Standard delivery
- Response Time
- Standard
Type II Pricing Position
Note: Pricing shown is estimated based on typical engagements. Use our SOC 2 cost calculator for a personalized estimate.
Timeline: The 4–12 week figure is the audit fieldwork-to-report window once evidence is ready, not the full engagement. A SOC 2 Type II also requires an observation period, typically 3–12 months depending on scope, before that window begins.
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- Pricing context
- 67%
- Timeline context
- 27%
- Certifications
- 13
of Specialist firms charge more for Type II.
of Specialist firms have longer minimum timelines.
listed certifications. Tier average: 4.
Compare AARC-360 with Similar Specialist Firms
Side-by-side pricing, timeline, and certification counts for the closest-priced peers in the specialist tier.
| AARC-360 | Audit Peak | Auditwerx | Dansa D'Arata Soucia LLP | Geels Norton | MHM Professional Corporation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type II Cost | $15K–$45K | $15K–$45K | $15K–$45K | $15K–$45K | $15K–$45K | $15K–$45K |
| Type I Cost | $10K–$30K | $10K–$30K | $10K–$30K | $10K–$30K | $10K–$30K | $10K–$30K |
| Timeline | 4–12 wk | 3–9 wk | 3–12 wk | 3–9 wk | 2–6 wk | 2–8 wk |
| Team Size | 10-25+ | 10–25 | 25–100 | 25–75 | 5–15 | 5–20 |
| Certifications | 13 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| Founded | 2014 | 2021 | 2009 | 2003 | 2020 | 2020 |
AARC-360 Industry Fit
For buyers in Technology and Financial Services, AARC-360 fits the specialist profile when timeline (4–12 weeks) and Type II pricing ($15K–$45K) align with what specialist firms typically deliver. Their 13 active accreditations, including PCAOB, NMSDC, ISO 27001 Certification Body, extend that fit beyond pure SOC 2 into adjacent compliance frameworks.
Who Should Hire AARC-360?
Small and mid-sized domestic and international companies needing SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001/27701/42001, FedRAMP/GovRAMP, PCI DSS, HITRUST, and HIPAA compliance
What Makes AARC-360 Different?
PCAOB-registered CPA firm with four consecutive AICPA peer-review Pass ratings; IAS-accredited ISO 27001/27701/42001 certification body and A2LA-accredited FedRAMP and GovRAMP 3PAO; NMSDC certified, with a full 360° circle of assurance, advisory, risk, and compliance services and a white-glove client experience across North America, Europe, and Asia
Is AARC-360 Right for You?
- You need an affordable first SOC 2 audit (starting from $15K)
- You need HITRUST + SOC 2 bundled in a single engagement
- You're pursuing FedRAMP authorization alongside SOC 2
- You handle payment data and need PCI DSS + SOC 2 together
- You're in healthcare and need HIPAA-aware auditors
- You're in financial services with regulatory audit requirements
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What Industries Does AARC-360 Serve?
5 industries. Specialist average: 6.
What Certifications Does AARC-360 Hold?
13 certifications. Specialist average: 4.
What Platforms Does AARC-360 Integrate With?
Audit Platform
Proprietary
AARC-360 SOC 2 Audit FAQ
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How much does a SOC 2 audit from AARC-360 cost?
AARC-360 SOC 2 Type I audits typically range from $10K to $30K. Type II audits range from $15K to $45K. This is below average for specialist firms — the specialist tier average is $20.621K–$61.184K. Final pricing depends on your organization's scope, number of trust service criteria, and system complexity.
How long does a SOC 2 audit take with AARC-360?
The 4–12 week range is AARC-360's audit execution and report-delivery window once evidence is available. It is the fieldwork-to-report window, not the full engagement. A SOC 2 Type II also requires an observation period, typically 3–12 months depending on scope, before that window begins, while a Type I is a point-in-time assessment with no observation period. Actual timelines depend on readiness, scope, and evidence availability.
What industries does AARC-360 specialize in?
AARC-360 has deep expertise in Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, Government, SaaS. They are best suited for Small and mid-sized domestic and international companies needing SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001/27701/42001, FedRAMP/GovRAMP, PCI DSS, HITRUST, and HIPAA compliance
What accreditations does AARC-360 hold?
AARC-360 holds 13 accreditations: AICPA, AICPA Peer Review, PCAOB, NMSDC, ISO 27001 Certification Body, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, FedRAMP 3PAO, GovRAMP 3PAO, PCI DSS QSA, HITRUST, A2LA, IAS. This is above average for specialist firms, indicating broad certification capabilities.
What audit platform does AARC-360 use?
AARC-360 uses Proprietary for their audit engagements. They integrate with Drata, Sprinto for evidence collection and compliance automation. Reports are delivered via Standard delivery.
Is AARC-360 a good SOC 2 auditor?
AARC-360 is a specialist SOC 2 audit firm founded in 2014 with 12 years of experience. PCAOB-registered CPA firm with four consecutive AICPA peer-review Pass ratings; IAS-accredited ISO 27001/27701/42001 certification body and A2LA-accredited FedRAMP and GovRAMP 3PAO; NMSDC certified, with a full 360° circle of assurance, advisory, risk, and compliance services and a white-glove client experience across North America, Europe, and Asia They are best suited for organizations that need technology, financial services, healthcare expertise.
Where is AARC-360 located?
AARC-360 is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, USA. They serve clients across the United States and can conduct SOC 2 audits remotely.
How does AARC-360 compare to other specialist SOC 2 auditors?
Compared to the 67 specialist firms in our directory, AARC-360's Type II pricing ($15K–$45K) is below average (tier average: $20.621K–$61.184K). They hold 13 certifications vs. the tier average of 4. Their minimum timeline of 4 weeks is comparable to the tier average.
Who should hire AARC-360 for a SOC 2 audit?
AARC-360 is best suited for Small and mid-sized domestic and international companies needing SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001/27701/42001, FedRAMP/GovRAMP, PCI DSS, HITRUST, and HIPAA compliance Their key differentiator is: PCAOB-registered CPA firm with four consecutive AICPA peer-review Pass ratings; IAS-accredited ISO 27001/27701/42001 certification body and A2LA-accredited FedRAMP and GovRAMP 3PAO; NMSDC certified, with a full 360° circle of assurance, advisory, risk, and compliance services and a white-glove client experience across North America, Europe, and Asia
Questions to Ask AARC-360 Before Hiring
A buyer-side checklist. Bring these to your first call — the answers separate firms that have run hundreds of SOC 2 engagements from firms that are bidding on them.
- Your team is sized at 10-25+. How many auditors will be assigned to my engagement, and who is the engagement lead — a partner, a senior manager, or a staff auditor?
- You quote 4–12 weeks. What pushes a project to the longer end of that range, and what does "audit-ready on day one" look like to you?
- Your Type II range is $15K–$45K. What's included at each end, and what scope changes would push pricing above the top of that range?
- You integrate with Drata, Sprinto. If our team uses a different GRC tool, what's the evidence-handoff process and does it change your fee?
- Who reviews and signs the report on your side — is that a partner-level CPA, and how involved are they during fieldwork versus only at sign-off?
- How do you handle subservice carve-outs (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) versus inclusive subservice organizations when defining our scope?
- When you find an issue mid-audit, what's your remediation cadence — same-day flagging, weekly checkpoints, or an end-of-fieldwork rollup?
- Do you have surge windows (e.g., Q4 financial-year close) when start dates slip, and how far in advance do we need to lock the engagement to avoid them?
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