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EY (Ernst & Young) is a big four SOC 2 audit firm in New York, NY, USA that charges $68K–$430K for Type II audits with 6–18 month timelines. Founded in 1989, they hold 3 accreditations and specialize in Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, and 1 more. Their pricing is above average compared to the big four average of $61.059K–$241.176K.
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of Big Four firms charge more for Type II
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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 (Ernst & Young) | KPMG | PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) | Deloitte | Deloitte Germany | EY Germany | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type II Cost | $68K–$430K | $65K–$420K | $70K–$450K | $60K–$400K | $80K–$250K | $80K–$250K |
| Type I Cost | $42K–$145K | $40K–$140K | $45K–$160K | $40K–$150K | $50K–$150K | $50K–$150K |
| Timeline | 6–18 mo | 6–18 mo | 6–20 mo | 6–18 mo | 6–18 mo | 6–18 mo |
| Team Size | 100000-120000 | 62000 | 75000 | 115000–140000 | 6000–8000 | 6000–8000 |
| Certifications | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Founded | 1989 | 1987 | 1849 | 1845 | 1845 | 1989 |
For buyers in Technology and Financial Services, EY (Ernst & Young) fits the big four profile when timeline (6–18 months) and Type II pricing ($68K–$430K) align with what big four firms typically deliver. Their 3 active accreditations — including Big Four, Global Network — extend that fit beyond pure SOC 2 into adjacent compliance frameworks.
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3 certifications — Big Four average: 4
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EY (Ernst & Young) SOC 2 Type I audits typically range from $42K to $145K. Type II audits range from $68K to $430K. This is above average 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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