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LBMC is a regional SOC 2 audit firm in Nashville, TN, USA that charges $20K–$60K for Type II audits with 26–52 month timelines. Founded in 1984, they hold 1 accreditations and specialize in Healthcare and claims processing, Financial services, Cloud service providers, and 3 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.
| LBMC | Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI) | GRF CPAs & Advisors | MNP LLP | Nucleus Networks | OCD Tech | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type II Cost | $20K–$60K | $25K–$55K | $20K–$60K | $25K–$55K | $20K–$60K | $20K–$60K |
| Type I Cost | $15K–$45K | $15K–$30K | $15K–$45K | $15K–$32K | $15K–$45K | $15K–$45K |
| Timeline | 26–52 mo | 4–10 mo | 6–12 mo | 4–12 mo | 6–12 mo | 6–12 mo |
| Team Size | 20-100+ | 1600–1700 | 20–100 | 5000–10000 | 90–100 | 20–100 |
| Certifications | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Founded | 1984 | 1997 | 1981 | 1945 | 2010 | 2010 |
For buyers in Healthcare and claims processing and Financial services, LBMC fits the regional profile when timeline (26–52 months) and Type II pricing ($20K–$60K) align with what regional firms typically deliver.
Organizations storing, processing, or transmitting customer data; SaaS and cloud service providers
Integrated audit and cybersecurity teams; readiness-to-report support; multi-framework expertise including SOC, HITRUST, ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS
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6 industries — Regional average: 5
1 certifications — Regional average: 3
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LBMC SOC 2 Type I audits typically range from $15K to $45K. Type II audits range from $20K to $60K. 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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