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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RS Assurance & Advisory is a specialist SOC 2 audit firm in USA, USA that charges $15K–$50K for Type II audits with 4–8 month timelines. Founded in 2010, they hold 2 accreditations and specialize in Technology. Their pricing is in the mid-range compared to the specialist average of $18.491K–$52.655K.
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Side-by-side pricing, timeline, and certification counts for the 5 closest-priced peers in the specialist tier.
| RS Assurance & Advisory | A-LIGN | AssurancePoint | Atoro | Canadian Cyber | CompliancePoint | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type II Cost | $15K–$50K | $15K–$50K | $15K–$50K | $15K–$50K | $15K–$50K | $15K–$50K |
| Type I Cost | $10K–$35K | $10K–$20K | $10K–$35K | $10K–$35K | $10K–$35K | $10K–$35K |
| Timeline | 4–8 mo | 3–12 mo | 3–8 mo | 2–52 mo | 3–12 mo | 4–8 mo |
| Team Size | 10-100+ | 700–750 | 10–100 | 10–100 | 10–100 | 10–100 |
| Certifications | 2 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Founded | 2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2024 | 2014 | 2010 |
For buyers in Technology, RS Assurance & Advisory fits the specialist profile when timeline (4–8 months) and Type II pricing ($15K–$50K) align with what specialist firms typically deliver. Their 2 active accreditations — including Licensed CPA Firm — extend that fit beyond pure SOC 2 into adjacent compliance frameworks.
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RS Assurance & Advisory SOC 2 Type I audits typically range from $10K to $35K. Type II audits range from $15K to $50K. This is in the mid-range for specialist firms — the specialist tier average is $18.491K–$52.655K. Final pricing depends on your organization's scope, number of trust service criteria, and system complexity.
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