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SAV Associates
- Issues SOC 2 reports — CPA licensing and AICPA peer review are US-specific
SAV Associates is a specialist SOC 2 audit firm in Toronto, ON, Canada that charges $15K–$45K for Type II audits with 3–10 week fieldwork-to-report timelines. Founded in 2013, they hold 4 accreditations and specialize in Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, and 2 more. Their pricing is below average compared to the specialist average of $20.6K–$61.2K.
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How Much Does SAV Associates 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
- $10K–$30K
- Type II Cost
- $15K–$45K
- Timeline
- 3–10 wk
- Team Size
- 10-50+
- Report Delivery
- Standard delivery
- Response Time
- Dedicated advisory model
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 3–10 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
- 67%
- Timeline context
- 55%
- Certifications
- 4
of Specialist firms charge more for Type II.
of Specialist firms have longer minimum timelines.
listed certifications. Tier average: 4.
Compare SAV Associates with Similar Specialist Firms
Side-by-side pricing, timeline, and certification counts for the closest-priced peers in the specialist tier.
| SAV Associates | AARC-360 | Audit Peak | Auditwerx | Dansa D'Arata Soucia LLP | Geels Norton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type II Cost | $15K–$45K | $15K–$45K | $15K–$45K | $15K–$45K | $15K–$45K | $15K–$45K |
| Type I Cost | $10K–$30K | $10K–$30K | $10K–$30K | $10K–$30K | $10K–$30K | $10K–$30K |
| Timeline | 3–10 wk | 4–12 wk | 3–9 wk | 3–12 wk | 3–9 wk | 2–6 wk |
| Team Size | 10-50+ | 10–25 | 10–25 | 25–100 | 25–75 | 5–15 |
| Certifications | 4 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Founded | 2013 | 2014 | 2021 | 2009 | 2003 | 2020 |
SAV Associates Industry Fit
For buyers in Technology and Financial Services, SAV Associates fits the specialist profile when timeline (3–10 weeks) and Type II pricing ($15K–$45K) align with what specialist firms typically deliver. Their 4 active accreditations, including CPA, CA, ISO 27001 Certification Body, extend that fit beyond pure SOC 2 into adjacent compliance frameworks.
Who Should Hire SAV Associates?
Canadian and international companies needing SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, AML, or blockchain compliance from a dual CPA firm and ISO Certification Body
What Makes SAV Associates Different?
Both a CPA audit firm AND an accredited ISO Certification Body — rare dual capability; Big 4 CPA and CA professional backgrounds; blockchain and crypto compliance expertise; specialist socassurance.ca division; serves large corporations to growth-stage companies internationally
Is SAV Associates Right for You?
- You need an affordable first SOC 2 audit (starting from $15K)
- You're on a tight deadline — they can start and deliver in as few as 3 weeks
- You handle payment data and need PCI DSS + SOC 2 together
- You're in healthcare and need HIPAA-aware auditors
- You're in financial services with regulatory audit requirements
- You already use Drata, Sprinto and want an auditor who integrates with it
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What Industries Does SAV Associates Serve?
5 industries. Specialist average: 6.
What Certifications Does SAV Associates Hold?
4 certifications. Specialist average: 4.
What Platforms Does SAV Associates Integrate With?
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Proprietary (also operates socassurance.ca)
SAV Associates SOC 2 Audit FAQ
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How much does a SOC 2 audit from SAV Associates cost?
SAV Associates SOC 2 Type I audits typically range from $10K to $30K. Type II audits range from $15K to $45K. This is below 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 SAV Associates?
The 3–10 week range is SAV Associates'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 SAV Associates specialize in?
SAV Associates has deep expertise in Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, FinTech, Enterprise. They are best suited for Canadian and international companies needing SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, AML, or blockchain compliance from a dual CPA firm and ISO Certification Body
What accreditations does SAV Associates hold?
SAV Associates holds 4 accreditations: CPA, CA, ISO 27001 Certification Body, PCI DSS QSA.
What audit platform does SAV Associates use?
SAV Associates uses Proprietary (also operates socassurance.ca) for their audit engagements. They integrate with Drata, Sprinto for evidence collection and compliance automation. Reports are delivered via Standard delivery.
Is SAV Associates a good SOC 2 auditor?
SAV Associates is a specialist SOC 2 audit firm founded in 2013 with 13 years of experience. Both a CPA audit firm AND an accredited ISO Certification Body — rare dual capability; Big 4 CPA and CA professional backgrounds; blockchain and crypto compliance expertise; specialist socassurance.ca division; serves large corporations to growth-stage companies internationally They are best suited for organizations that need technology, financial services, healthcare expertise.
Where is SAV Associates located?
SAV Associates is headquartered in Toronto, ON, Canada. They serve clients across the Canada and can conduct SOC 2 audits remotely.
How does SAV Associates compare to other specialist SOC 2 auditors?
Compared to the 67 specialist firms in our directory, SAV Associates's Type II pricing ($15K–$45K) is below average (tier average: $20.621K–$61.184K). They hold 4 certifications vs. the tier average of 4. Their minimum timeline of 3 weeks is faster than the tier average.
Who should hire SAV Associates for a SOC 2 audit?
SAV Associates is best suited for Canadian and international companies needing SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, AML, or blockchain compliance from a dual CPA firm and ISO Certification Body Their key differentiator is: Both a CPA audit firm AND an accredited ISO Certification Body — rare dual capability; Big 4 CPA and CA professional backgrounds; blockchain and crypto compliance expertise; specialist socassurance.ca division; serves large corporations to growth-stage companies internationally
Questions to Ask SAV Associates 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 10-50+. 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 3–10 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 $15K–$45K. 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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