Logo Menu

By Peter Korpak · Reviewed against our methodology · Last updated

Frazier & Deeter Logo

Frazier & Deeter

Mid-tier Verified Atlanta, GA, USA

Last verified · how we verify

Type II Cost
$25K–$75K
Timeline
4–14 months
Founded
1981
Team Size
600-1000+

Frazier & Deeter is a mid-tier SOC 2 audit firm in Atlanta, GA, USA that charges $25K–$75K for Type II audits with 4–14 month timelines. Founded in 1981, they hold 12 accreditations and specialize in FinTech, Payments Technology, Healthcare, and 8 more. Their pricing is in the mid-range compared to the mid-tier average of $28.796K–$76.204K.

Or compare with similar firms ↓

Free. Anonymous until you pick.

How Much Does Frazier & Deeter Charge for SOC 2?

Type I Cost
$15K–$35K
Type II Cost
$25K–$75K
Timeline
4–14 months
Team Size
600-1000+
Report Delivery
4-6 weeks
Response Time
Partner-led engagements with dedicated engagement teams and direct partner access throughout the audit lifecycle; 63 partners across the firm ensure senior-level attention even for mid-market clients

Type II Pricing Position

$10K $450K
Frazier & Deeter: $25K–$75K Mid-tier avg: $28.796K–$76.204K

Note: Pricing shown is estimated based on typical engagements. Use our SOC 2 cost calculator for a personalized estimate.

63%

of Mid-tier firms charge more for Type II

71%

of Mid-tier firms have longer minimum timelines

12

certifications (tier avg: 3)

Compare Frazier & Deeter with Similar Mid-tier Firms

Side-by-side pricing, timeline, and certification counts for the 5 closest-priced peers in the mid-tier tier.

Frazier & Deeter RSM Australia Larson & Company Aprio BDO Australia Grant Thornton Australia
Type II Cost $25K–$75K $30K–$70K$25K–$75K$22K–$75K$30K–$65K$30K–$65K
Type I Cost $15K–$35K $18K–$40K$15K–$50K$15K–$42K$18K–$38K$18K–$38K
Timeline 4–14 mo 5–14 mo4–12 mo4–10 mo5–13 mo5–14 mo
Team Size 600-1000+ 1800–2000100–1502100–23003500–45001400–1600
Certifications 12 33333
Founded 1981 19261975195219101924

Frazier & Deeter Industry Fit

For buyers in FinTech and Payments Technology, Frazier & Deeter fits the mid-tier profile when timeline (4–14 months) and Type II pricing ($25K–$75K) align with what mid-tier firms typically deliver. Their 12 active accreditations — including PCAOB, CPAB, ISAE 3000 — extend that fit beyond pure SOC 2 into adjacent compliance frameworks.

Who Should Hire Frazier & Deeter?

Middle-market companies needing consolidated compliance across multiple frameworks — SOC 2 + PCI + HIPAA + HITRUST, or CMMC + FedRAMP + ISO — under a single engagement team. Companies handling sensitive data facing multi-standard audit burdens who want one firm to streamline and de-duplicate evidence collection. Government contractors requiring CMMC/FedRAMP readiness alongside SOC 2. Healthcare and higher-education organizations pursuing HITRUST certification (FD's HITRUST practice leader has managed 300+ assessments). Companies with international operations needing dual AICPA/ISAE reporting. Growth companies that value a firm investing aggressively in scale, talent and technology.

What Makes Frazier & Deeter Different?

FD's SOC Practice is led by competent Peer Reviewers along with a co-author of the AICPA's official SOC for Service Organizations curriculum — making FD one of the only firms where the person who literally wrote the AICPA's SOC playbook leads client engagements. FD sits on multiple HITRUST councils, giving FD arguably the deepest HITRUST bench in the country. Backed by General Atlantic (2025), FD's signature approach consolidates SOC 2, PCI, HIPAA, and HITRUST into a single evidence-collection cycle — eliminating duplicate audit burden.

Is Frazier & Deeter Right for You?

  • You need HITRUST + SOC 2 bundled in a single engagement
  • You're pursuing FedRAMP authorization alongside SOC 2
  • You handle payment data and need PCI DSS + SOC 2 together
  • 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

About Frazier & Deeter

Frazier & Deeter is a Top 50 US accounting firm founded in 1981 and led by Managing Partner & CEO Jeremy Jones. With 600–1,000 professionals across 14 offices in three countries, FD delivers the compliance depth of a large firm without Big Four pricing. Backed by a strategic growth investment from General Atlantic (April 2025) — with PSP Capital Partners and Aksia also participating — the firm is actively investing in M&A, talent, and technology.

Already executing on that growth: FD acquired Arch + Tower (consulting/CX, 2020) and Rosen, Sapperstein & Friedlander (Mid-Atlantic CPA firm, Nov 2025). Ranked #41 by INSIDE Public Accounting (2025) and #44 on Accounting Today’s Top 100.

The SOC Curriculum Advantage

FD’s SOC Practice is led by competent Peer Reviewers along with a co-author of the AICPA’s official SOC for Service Organizations curriculum. This makes FD one of the only firms in the country where the person who literally wrote the AICPA’s SOC curriculum is leading client engagements — not just teaching it.

FD holds AICPA SOC Specialized Service Provider status, with dual-standard reporting under both AICPA Attestation Standards and ISAEs for seamless international client coverage.

The Deepest HITRUST Bench in the Country

Andrew Hicks, Partner and National HITRUST Practice Leader, came to FD from Coalfire where he built their national HITRUST practice. At FD he has:

  • Managed hundreds of HITRUST engagements
  • Served on multiple HITRUST Assessor, Quality, and Third-Party Risk Management Councils
  • Led FD’s HITRUST practice to cover the full CSF — r2, i1, and e1 validated assessments

For organizations pursuing HITRUST certification, there are very few firms with this depth of dedicated bench strength.

Consolidated Compliance: The FD Signature Approach

FD’s Process, Risk & Governance (PRG) practice covers the full compliance stack under one roof:

  • SOC 1 / SOC 2 / SOC 3 attestation
  • IT audit and internal audit
  • SOX
  • HIPAA
  • PCI DSS
  • CMMC and FedRAMP
  • ISO
  • cyber services

This breadth enables FD’s signature consolidated approach: merging overlapping controls from SOC 2, PCI, HIPAA, and HITRUST into a single evidence-collection cycle. A published case study demonstrates this for a global payments technology company — cutting costs and eliminating audit fatigue entirely.

For companies facing multi-standard audit burdens, this isn’t just efficiency — it’s a fundamentally different compliance model.

Who Should Choose Frazier & Deeter

Best Fit For:

  • FinTech and payments companies managing overlapping SOC 2 + PCI + HIPAA + HITRUST requirements under one engagement team
  • Government contractors requiring CMMC and FedRAMP readiness alongside SOC 2
  • Healthcare and higher-education organizations pursuing HITRUST certification
  • Companies with international operations needing seamless dual AICPA/ISAE reporting
  • PE-backed growth companies that want a firm investing aggressively in scale, talent, and technology
  • Middle-market companies that need Big Four-caliber depth without Big Four pricing

Not Ideal For:

  • Early-stage startups needing only a basic SOC 2 Type I at the lowest possible cost
  • Companies not prioritizing proper development of controls and processes

Market Position & Recognition

Rankings & Awards:

  • Ranked #41 — INSIDE Public Accounting Top 100 (2025)
  • Ranked #44 — Accounting Today’s Top 100 Firms
  • Named to USA TODAY’s America’s Most Recommended Tax & Accounting Firms 2026
  • Top 50 US firm for five consecutive years
  • Best of the Best, Best Firm to Work For, Best Firm for Women in Leadership, Top Firm for Equity Leadership

Financial Backing:

  • General Atlantic (lead investor, April 2025)
  • PSP Capital Partners and Aksia also participating
  • Actively pursuing M&A to expand service lines and geography

Pricing & Timeline

Estimated Pricing:

  • SOC 2 Type I: $15,000 – $45,000
  • SOC 2 Type II: $25,000 – $75,000
  • Multi-framework bundles (SOC 2 + PCI + HITRUST): pricing reflects consolidated scope efficiencies

Timeline:

  • Type I: 4–8 weeks from kickoff to report delivery
  • Type II Observation Period: 3–12 months (client choice)
  • Report Delivery: 4–6 weeks post-fieldwork
  • Total Type II: 4–14 months depending on observation window

Partner-led engagements with dedicated teams and direct partner access throughout the audit lifecycle. 63 partners across the firm ensures senior-level attention even for mid-market clients.

Bottom Line

Frazier & Deeter represents compliance depth at scale without Big Four pricing. For companies navigating overlapping frameworks — particularly SOC 2 + HITRUST, SOC 2 + PCI, or CMMC + FedRAMP combinations — FD’s consolidated model and genuine bench strength in both SOC and HITRUST is hard to match.

If your compliance roadmap includes multiple frameworks and you want senior-level attention without paying Big Four rates, Frazier & Deeter’s combination of expertise, scale, and consolidated approach is genuinely differentiated.

Office Locations

Atlanta, GA (HQ)
Alpharetta, GA
Charlotte, NC
Columbia, MD
Huntsville, AL
Las Vegas, NV
Nashville, TN
Pensacola, FL
Tampa, FL
Towson, MD
Winter Haven, FL
London, UK
Cambridge, UK
Bangalore, India

Compliance Frameworks Offered

SOC 1 SOC 2 Type I & Type II SOC 3 IT Audit Internal Audit SOX HIPAA PCI DSS CMMC FedRAMP HITRUST CSF ISAE 3000 (International Standard) vCISO Services

Platform Integrations

FD Secure Collaboration Portal Fieldguide

What Industries Does Frazier & Deeter Serve?

11 industries — Mid-tier average: 5

FinTech Payments Technology Healthcare Technology / SaaS Financial Services Private Equity Government Contractors Middle Market Real Estate Nonprofit Construction & Manufacturing

What Certifications Does Frazier & Deeter Hold?

12 certifications — Mid-tier average: 3

AICPA CPA Firm AICPA SOC Specialized Service Provider PCAOB CPAB ISAE 3000 HITRUST CSF Authorized Assessor PCI DSS QSA CMMC FedRAMP CPAmerica Member Top 50 US Accounting Firm

What Platforms Does Frazier & Deeter Integrate With?

FD Secure Collaboration Portal Fieldguide

Audit Platform

FD Secure Collaboration Portal, Fieldguide

Frazier & Deeter SOC 2 Audit FAQ

Frazier & Deeter SOC 2 Type I audits typically range from $15K to $35K. Type II audits range from $25K to $75K. This is in the mid-range 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.

Questions to Ask Frazier & Deeter 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.

  1. Your team is sized at 600-1000+. How many auditors will be assigned to my engagement, and who is the engagement lead — a partner, a senior manager, or a staff auditor?
  2. You quote 4–14 months. What pushes a project to the longer end of that range, and what does "audit-ready on day one" look like to you?
  3. Your Type II range is $25K–$75K. What's included at each end, and what scope changes would push pricing above the top of that range?
  4. You integrate with FD Secure Collaboration Portal, Fieldguide. If our team uses a different GRC tool, what's the evidence-handoff process and does it change your fee?
  5. 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?
  6. How do you handle subservice carve-outs (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) versus inclusive subservice organizations when defining our scope?
  7. When you find an issue mid-audit, what's your remediation cadence — same-day flagging, weekly checkpoints, or an end-of-fieldwork rollup?
  8. 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?

Get a quote from Frazier & Deeter

Tell us your scope. Frazier & Deeter replies with a price, a timeline, and why they'd be a fit. Anonymous until you pick.

Want to compare first? See 49 similar mid-tier firms · or have us get 3 quotes instead

We email you the quotes. Auditors don't see your details until you pick.

Add more detail industry, frameworks, budget

No sales calls until you pick a firm.

Read by a human. Three quotes in 48 hours.