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BD Emerson
- Licensed CPA firm — can issue (sign) a SOC 2 report
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BD Emerson is a specialist SOC 2 audit firm in Richmond, VA, USA that charges $30K–$80K for Type II audits with 6–12 week fieldwork-to-report timelines. Founded in 2020, they hold 2 accreditations and specialize in SaaS, Healthcare, Technology, and 3 more. Their pricing is above average compared to the specialist average of $20.6K–$61.2K.
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How Much Does BD Emerson 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
- $20K–$60K
- Type II Cost
- $30K–$80K
- Timeline
- 6–12 wk
- Team Size
- 100-1000+
- Report Delivery
- PDF report delivery
- Response Time
- Standard business-hours response
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 6–12 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
- 10%
- Timeline context
- 10%
- Certifications
- 2
of Specialist firms charge more for Type II.
of Specialist firms have longer minimum timelines.
listed certifications. Tier average: 4.
Compare BD Emerson with Similar Specialist Firms
Side-by-side pricing, timeline, and certification counts for the closest-priced peers in the specialist tier.
| BD Emerson | 360 Advanced | Accorp Partners | CertPro | eDelta Consulting | TrustNet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type II Cost | $30K–$80K | $30K–$80K | $30K–$80K | $30K–$80K | $30K–$80K | $30K–$80K |
| Type I Cost | $20K–$60K | $20K–$60K | $20K–$60K | $20K–$60K | $20K–$60K | $20K–$60K |
| Timeline | 6–12 wk | 6–12 wk | 13–26 wk | 6–12 wk | 6–12 wk | 6–12 wk |
| Team Size | 100-1000+ | 100–1000 | 115–1000 | 100–1000 | 100–1000 | 100–1000 |
| Certifications | 2 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Founded | 2020 | 2010 | 1991 | 2012 | 2000 | 2003 |
BD Emerson Industry Fit
For buyers in SaaS and Healthcare, BD Emerson fits the specialist profile when timeline (6–12 weeks) and Type II pricing ($30K–$80K) align with what specialist firms typically deliver. Their 2 active accreditations, including CIPP, extend that fit beyond pure SOC 2 into adjacent compliance frameworks.
Who Should Hire BD Emerson?
SaaS startups and tech companies needing fast-tracked SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance.
What Makes BD Emerson Different?
Vanta-certified implementation partners combining CPA audit expertise with embedded consulting for rapid compliance deployments.
Is BD Emerson Right for You?
- You're in healthcare and need HIPAA-aware auditors
- You're in financial services with regulatory audit requirements
- You're a SaaS company going through SOC 2 for the first time
- You already use Vanta, Sprinto and want an auditor who integrates with it
- You want a firm that focuses primarily on SOC 2 and compliance audits
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What Industries Does BD Emerson Serve?
6 industries. Specialist average: 6.
What Certifications Does BD Emerson Hold?
2 certifications. Specialist average: 4.
What Platforms Does BD Emerson Integrate With?
Audit Platform
Vanta-integrated
BD Emerson SOC 2 Audit FAQ
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How much does a SOC 2 audit from BD Emerson cost?
BD Emerson SOC 2 Type I audits typically range from $20K to $60K. Type II audits range from $30K to $80K. This is above 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 BD Emerson?
The 6–12 week range is BD Emerson'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 BD Emerson specialize in?
BD Emerson has deep expertise in SaaS, Healthcare, Technology, Financial Services, Government, Startups. They are best suited for SaaS startups and tech companies needing fast-tracked SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance.
What accreditations does BD Emerson hold?
BD Emerson holds 2 accreditations: AICPA, CIPP.
What audit platform does BD Emerson use?
BD Emerson uses Vanta-integrated for their audit engagements. They integrate with Vanta, Sprinto for evidence collection and compliance automation. Reports are delivered via PDF report delivery.
Is BD Emerson a good SOC 2 auditor?
BD Emerson is a specialist SOC 2 audit firm founded in 2020 with 6 years of experience. Vanta-certified implementation partners combining CPA audit expertise with embedded consulting for rapid compliance deployments. They are best suited for organizations that need saas, healthcare, technology expertise.
Where is BD Emerson located?
BD Emerson is headquartered in Richmond, VA, USA. They serve clients across the United States and can conduct SOC 2 audits remotely.
How does BD Emerson compare to other specialist SOC 2 auditors?
Compared to the 67 specialist firms in our directory, BD Emerson's Type II pricing ($30K–$80K) is above average (tier average: $20.621K–$61.184K). They hold 2 certifications vs. the tier average of 4. Their minimum timeline of 6 weeks is comparable to the tier average.
Who should hire BD Emerson for a SOC 2 audit?
BD Emerson is best suited for SaaS startups and tech companies needing fast-tracked SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance. Their key differentiator is: Vanta-certified implementation partners combining CPA audit expertise with embedded consulting for rapid compliance deployments.
Questions to Ask BD Emerson 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 100-1000+. 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 6–12 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 $30K–$80K. What's included at each end, and what scope changes would push pricing above the top of that range?
- You integrate with Vanta, 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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