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Moore Kingston Smith
- Issues SOC 2 reports — CPA licensing and AICPA peer review are US-specific
Moore Kingston Smith is a specialist SOC 2 audit firm in London, UK, UK that charges $25K–$70K for Type II audits with 3–9 week fieldwork-to-report timelines. Founded in 2016, they hold 3 accreditations and specialize in Technology, Financial Services, Professional Services, and 1 more. Their pricing is above average compared to the specialist average of $20.6K–$61.2K.
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How Much Does Moore Kingston Smith Charge for SOC 2?
Estimated Type 1 and Type 2 ranges, placed against the broader specialist peer set. Numbers are directional; final pricing depends on scope, Trust Services Criteria, evidence quality, and observation period.
- Type I Cost
- $15K–$50K
- Type II Cost
- $25K–$70K
- Timeline
- 3–9 wk
- Team Size
- 5-15+
- Report Delivery
- Standard delivery
- Response Time
- Highly responsive
Type II Pricing Position
Note: Pricing shown is estimated based on typical engagements. Use our SOC 2 cost calculator for a personalized estimate.
Timeline: The 3–9 week figure is the audit fieldwork-to-report window once evidence is ready, not the full engagement. A SOC 2 Type II also requires an observation period, typically 3–12 months depending on scope, before that window begins.
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- Pricing context
- 22%
- Timeline context
- 55%
- Certifications
- 3
of Specialist firms charge more for Type II.
of Specialist firms have longer minimum timelines.
listed certifications. Tier average: 4.
Compare Moore Kingston Smith with Similar Specialist Firms
Side-by-side pricing, timeline, and certification counts for the closest-priced peers in the specialist tier.
| Moore Kingston Smith | Accedere | Audit Advantage Group | CAS Assurance | Lazarus Alliance | Constellation GRC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type II Cost | $25K–$70K | $25K–$70K | $25K–$70K | $25K–$70K | $25K–$70K | $25K–$70K |
| Type I Cost | $15K–$50K | $15K–$50K | $15K–$50K | $15K–$50K | $15K–$50K | $15K–$50K |
| Timeline | 3–9 wk | 4–10 wk | 4–10 wk | 4–10 wk | 4–10 wk | 4–10 wk |
| Team Size | 5-15+ | 20–200 | 20–200 | 20–200 | 20–200 | 20–200 |
| Certifications | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| Founded | 2016 | 2017 | 2015 | 2018 | 2000 | 2015 |
Moore Kingston Smith Industry Fit
For buyers in Technology and Financial Services, Moore Kingston Smith fits the specialist profile when timeline (3–9 weeks) and Type II pricing ($25K–$70K) align with what specialist firms typically deliver. Their 3 active accreditations, including ICAEW, GDPR, extend that fit beyond pure SOC 2 into adjacent compliance frameworks.
Who Should Hire Moore Kingston Smith?
UK and European companies needing SOC 1/2, GDPR, ISAE 3402, cybersecurity assessments, and data privacy compliance with UK regulatory expertise
What Makes Moore Kingston Smith Different?
Part of Moore Kingston Smith (top-15 UK accounting firm); cybersecurity and data privacy specialists combining SOC attestation with GDPR compliance; dedicated Drata partner for the UK/EU market; extensive experience with charities and nonprofits alongside tech companies. Trades on the Drata Audit Alliance directory as "Moore ClearComm" — same firm.
Is Moore Kingston Smith Right for You?
- You're on a tight deadline — they can start and deliver in as few as 3 weeks
- You're in financial services with regulatory audit requirements
- You already use Drata, Sprinto and want an auditor who integrates with it
- You want a firm that focuses primarily on SOC 2 and compliance audits
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What Industries Does Moore Kingston Smith Serve?
4 industries. Specialist average: 6.
What Certifications Does Moore Kingston Smith Hold?
3 certifications. Specialist average: 4.
What Platforms Does Moore Kingston Smith Integrate With?
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Moore Kingston Smith SOC 2 Audit FAQ
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How much does a SOC 2 audit from Moore Kingston Smith cost?
Moore Kingston Smith SOC 2 Type I audits typically range from $15K to $50K. Type II audits range from $25K to $70K. This is above average for specialist firms — the specialist tier average is $20.621K–$61.184K. Final pricing depends on your organization's scope, number of trust service criteria, and system complexity.
How long does a SOC 2 audit take with Moore Kingston Smith?
The 3–9 week range is Moore Kingston Smith's audit execution and report-delivery window once evidence is available. It is the fieldwork-to-report window, not the full engagement. A SOC 2 Type II also requires an observation period, typically 3–12 months depending on scope, before that window begins, while a Type I is a point-in-time assessment with no observation period. Actual timelines depend on readiness, scope, and evidence availability. They offer accelerated timelines for organizations that are audit-ready.
What industries does Moore Kingston Smith specialize in?
Moore Kingston Smith has deep expertise in Technology, Financial Services, Professional Services, Charities / Nonprofits. They are best suited for UK and European companies needing SOC 1/2, GDPR, ISAE 3402, cybersecurity assessments, and data privacy compliance with UK regulatory expertise
What accreditations does Moore Kingston Smith hold?
Moore Kingston Smith holds 3 accreditations: AICPA, ICAEW, GDPR.
What audit platform does Moore Kingston Smith use?
Moore Kingston Smith uses Drata-optimized for their audit engagements. They integrate with Drata, Sprinto for evidence collection and compliance automation. Reports are delivered via Standard delivery.
Is Moore Kingston Smith a good SOC 2 auditor?
Moore Kingston Smith is a specialist SOC 2 audit firm founded in 2016 with 10 years of experience. Part of Moore Kingston Smith (top-15 UK accounting firm); cybersecurity and data privacy specialists combining SOC attestation with GDPR compliance; dedicated Drata partner for the UK/EU market; extensive experience with charities and nonprofits alongside tech companies. Trades on the Drata Audit Alliance directory as "Moore ClearComm" — same firm. They are best suited for organizations that need technology, financial services, professional services expertise.
Where is Moore Kingston Smith located?
Moore Kingston Smith is headquartered in London, UK, UK. They serve clients across the UK and can conduct SOC 2 audits remotely.
How does Moore Kingston Smith compare to other specialist SOC 2 auditors?
Compared to the 67 specialist firms in our directory, Moore Kingston Smith's Type II pricing ($25K–$70K) is above average (tier average: $20.621K–$61.184K). They hold 3 certifications vs. the tier average of 4. Their minimum timeline of 3 weeks is faster than the tier average.
Who should hire Moore Kingston Smith for a SOC 2 audit?
Moore Kingston Smith is best suited for UK and European companies needing SOC 1/2, GDPR, ISAE 3402, cybersecurity assessments, and data privacy compliance with UK regulatory expertise Their key differentiator is: Part of Moore Kingston Smith (top-15 UK accounting firm); cybersecurity and data privacy specialists combining SOC attestation with GDPR compliance; dedicated Drata partner for the UK/EU market; extensive experience with charities and nonprofits alongside tech companies. Trades on the Drata Audit Alliance directory as "Moore ClearComm" — same firm.
Questions to Ask Moore Kingston Smith 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.
- Your team is sized at 5-15+. How many auditors will be assigned to my engagement, and who is the engagement lead — a partner, a senior manager, or a staff auditor?
- You quote 3–9 weeks. What pushes a project to the longer end of that range, and what does "audit-ready on day one" look like to you?
- Your Type II range is $25K–$70K. What's included at each end, and what scope changes would push pricing above the top of that range?
- You integrate with Drata, Sprinto. If our team uses a different GRC tool, what's the evidence-handoff process and does it change your fee?
- 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?
- How do you handle subservice carve-outs (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) versus inclusive subservice organizations when defining our scope?
- When you find an issue mid-audit, what's your remediation cadence — same-day flagging, weekly checkpoints, or an end-of-fieldwork rollup?
- 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?
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