By Peter Korpak · Reviewed against our methodology · Last updated
Copeland Buhl is a mid-tier SOC 2 audit firm in Wayzata, MN, USA that charges $25K–$60K for Type II audits with 4–12 month timelines. Founded in 1971, they hold 3 accreditations and specialize in Technology, SaaS, Healthcare, and 2 more. Their pricing is below average compared to the mid-tier average of $28.796K–$76.204K.
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of Mid-tier firms charge more for Type II
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certifications (tier avg: 3)
Side-by-side pricing, timeline, and certification counts for the 5 closest-priced peers in the mid-tier tier.
| Copeland Buhl | Grant Thornton Canada | BDO Canada | Crowe Global | Mazars Germany | RSM Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type II Cost | $25K–$60K | $28K–$58K | $28K–$55K | $25K–$58K | $25K–$58K | $28K–$60K |
| Type I Cost | $15K–$40K | $18K–$35K | $18K–$32K | $15K–$32K | $15K–$32K | $18K–$35K |
| Timeline | 4–12 mo | 5–14 mo | 5–13 mo | 5–13 mo | 5–13 mo | 5–14 mo |
| Team Size | 100-150+ | 2800–4700 | 5000–5100 | 4000–6000 | 200–300 | 1000–3000 |
| Certifications | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Founded | 1971 | 1924 | 1910 | 1942 | 1945 | 1926 |
For buyers in Technology and SaaS, Copeland Buhl fits the mid-tier profile when timeline (4–12 months) and Type II pricing ($25K–$60K) align with what mid-tier firms typically deliver. Their 3 active accreditations — including HITRUST — extend that fit beyond pure SOC 2 into adjacent compliance frameworks.
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5 industries — Mid-tier average: 5
3 certifications — Mid-tier average: 3
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Copeland Buhl SOC 2 Type I audits typically range from $15K to $40K. Type II audits range from $25K to $60K. This is below average for mid-tier firms — the mid-tier tier average is $28.796K–$76.204K. Final pricing depends on your organization's scope, number of trust service criteria, and system complexity.
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