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PwC Canada is a big four SOC 2 audit firm in Toronto, Canada that charges $45K–$140K for Type II audits with 6–18 month timelines. Founded in 1849, they hold 4 accreditations and specialize in Enterprise, Financial Services, Technology, and 1 more. Their pricing is below 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
of Big Four firms have longer minimum timelines
certifications (tier avg: 4)
Side-by-side pricing, timeline, and certification counts for the 5 closest-priced peers in the big four tier.
| PwC Canada | Deloitte Canada | EY Canada | KPMG Canada | Deloitte Australia | EY Australia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type II Cost | $45K–$140K | $45K–$140K | $45K–$140K | $45K–$140K | $50K–$160K | $50K–$160K |
| Type I Cost | $25K–$70K | $25K–$70K | $25K–$70K | $25K–$70K | $30K–$80K | $30K–$80K |
| Timeline | 6–18 mo | 6–18 mo | 6–18 mo | 6–18 mo | 6–18 mo | 6–18 mo |
| Team Size | 7000-8000 | 13000–14000 | 7000–10000 | 7000–10000 | 11000–14000 | 6000–8000 |
| Certifications | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Founded | 1849 | 1845 | 1989 | 1987 | 1845 | 1989 |
For buyers in Enterprise and Financial Services, PwC Canada fits the big four profile when timeline (6–18 months) and Type II pricing ($45K–$140K) align with what big four firms typically deliver. Their 4 active accreditations — including Big Four, Global Network, CPA Canada — extend that fit beyond pure SOC 2 into adjacent compliance frameworks.
Canadian enterprises and regulated industries
Big Four with industry-specific expertise and technology-driven approach
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4 industries — Big Four average: 4
4 certifications — Big Four average: 4
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PwC Canada SOC 2 Type I audits typically range from $25K to $70K. Type II audits range from $45K to $140K. This is below 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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