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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Grant Thornton Australia is a mid-tier SOC 2 audit firm in Sydney, Australia that charges $30K–$65K for Type II audits with 5–14 month timelines. Founded in 1924, they hold 3 accreditations and specialize in Technology, Financial Services, Mining, and 1 more. Their pricing is in the mid-range compared to the mid-tier average of $28.796K–$76.204K.
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Side-by-side pricing, timeline, and certification counts for the 5 closest-priced peers in the mid-tier tier.
| Grant Thornton Australia | BDO Australia | Pease Bell CPAs | Aprio | CohnReznick | Frazier & Deeter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type II Cost | $30K–$65K | $30K–$65K | $25K–$70K | $22K–$75K | $30K–$60K | $25K–$75K |
| Type I Cost | $18K–$38K | $18K–$38K | $15K–$50K | $15K–$42K | $18K–$32K | $15K–$35K |
| Timeline | 5–14 mo | 5–13 mo | 4–12 mo | 4–10 mo | 4–11 mo | 4–14 mo |
| Team Size | 1400-1600 | 3500–4500 | 150–200 | 2100–2300 | 3800–5000 | 600–1000 |
| Certifications | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| Founded | 1924 | 1910 | 1999 | 1952 | 1919 | 1981 |
For buyers in Technology and Financial Services, Grant Thornton Australia fits the mid-tier profile when timeline (5–14 months) and Type II pricing ($30K–$65K) align with what mid-tier firms typically deliver. Their 3 active accreditations — including ASAE 3000, ISO 27001 — extend that fit beyond pure SOC 2 into adjacent compliance frameworks.
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Grant Thornton Australia SOC 2 Type I audits typically range from $18K to $38K. Type II audits range from $30K to $65K. 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.
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