By Peter Korpak · Reviewed against our methodology · Last updated
Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM) is a regional SOC 2 audit firm in Bethesda, MD, USA that charges $20K–$55K for Type II audits with 4–8 month timelines. Founded in 1921, they hold 1 accreditations and specialize in Not-for-Profit, Automotive Dealerships, Construction & Real Estate, and 2 more. Their pricing is in the mid-range compared to the regional average of $21K–$57.429K.
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of Regional 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 regional tier.
| Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM) | Crowe MacKay LLP | Holbrook & Manter | Tanner LLC | PBMares | Linford & Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type II Cost | $20K–$55K | $25K–$50K | $20K–$55K | $20K–$55K | $20K–$55K | $18K–$58K |
| Type I Cost | $15K–$40K | $15K–$30K | $15K–$40K | $15K–$40K | $15K–$40K | $13K–$35K |
| Timeline | 4–8 mo | 4–11 mo | 4–8 mo | 4–8 mo | 4–8 mo | 3–8 mo |
| Team Size | 50-300+ | 450–500 | 50–300 | 99–300 | 50–300 | 25–35 |
| Certifications | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Founded | 1921 | 1969 | 1919 | 1946 | 1979 | 2008 |
For buyers in Not-for-Profit and Automotive Dealerships, Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM) fits the regional profile when timeline (4–8 months) and Type II pricing ($20K–$55K) align with what regional firms typically deliver.
Mid-Atlantic not-for-profits, automotive dealerships, and construction/real estate firms.
100+ year regional heritage with deep specialization in automotive dealerships, construction, and nonprofits.
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5 industries — Regional average: 5
1 certifications — Regional average: 3
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Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM) SOC 2 Type I audits typically range from $15K to $40K. Type II audits range from $20K to $55K. This is in the mid-range for regional firms — the regional tier average is $21K–$57.429K. Final pricing depends on your organization's scope, number of trust service criteria, and system complexity.
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