How to Check If Your SOC 2 Report Is Real
Ten things you can check in under an hour — without an accounting degree — to tell whether your SOC 2 report meets AICPA standards.
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EY Germany is a big four SOC 2 audit firm in Stuttgart, Germany that charges $80K–$250K for Type II audits with 6–18 month timelines. Founded in 1989, they hold 4 accreditations and specialize in Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive, and 1 more. Their pricing is in the mid-range compared to the big four average of $61.059K–$241.176K.
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certifications (tier avg: 4)
Side-by-side pricing, timeline, and certification counts for the 5 closest-priced peers in the big four tier.
| EY Germany | Deloitte Germany | KPMG Germany | PwC Germany | Deloitte India | Deloitte Australia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type II Cost | $80K–$250K | $80K–$250K | $80K–$250K | $80K–$250K | $75K–$200K | $50K–$160K |
| Type I Cost | $50K–$150K | $50K–$150K | $50K–$150K | $50K–$150K | $50K–$150K | $30K–$80K |
| Timeline | 6–18 mo | 6–18 mo | 6–18 mo | 6–18 mo | 8–16 mo | 6–18 mo |
| Team Size | 6000-8000+ | 6000–8000 | 10000–15000 | 6000–8000 | 10000–100000 | 11000–14000 |
| Certifications | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Founded | 1989 | 1845 | 1987 | 1849 | 2004 | 1845 |
For buyers in Technology and Manufacturing, EY Germany fits the big four profile when timeline (6–18 months) and Type II pricing ($80K–$250K) align with what big four firms typically deliver. Their 4 active accreditations — including Big Four, Global Network, ISO 27001 — extend that fit beyond pure SOC 2 into adjacent compliance frameworks.
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4 certifications — Big Four average: 4
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EY Germany SOC 2 Type I audits typically range from $50K to $150K. Type II audits range from $80K to $250K. This is in the mid-range for big four firms — the big four tier average is $61.059K–$241.176K. Final pricing depends on your organization's scope, number of trust service criteria, and system complexity.
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