13 attestation-capable CPA firms in this directory integrate with Vanta. Vanta automates evidence collection; the auditor still performs the independent SOC 2 attestation and signs the report.
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If you run Vanta, the single most common point of confusion is whether Vanta also performs your SOC 2 audit. It does not. Vanta is a compliance-automation platform: it connects to your cloud accounts, HR system, and ticketing tools, maps the evidence to the Trust Services Criteria, and monitors your controls continuously. But a SOC 2 report can only be issued by an independent, licensed CPA firm — that is an AICPA requirement, and no software vendor can sign the opinion for you. The auditors on this page are the verified CPA firms in our directory that integrate directly with Vanta, pulling your evidence automatically instead of asking you to screenshot it by hand.
That integration matters more than it sounds. When your auditor reads evidence straight out of Vanta, you skip the weeks of manual evidence requests that stretch a first audit out. Several firms here run a Vanta-connected Type 2 in a matter of weeks rather than months. Typical first-audit Type 2 fees among these firms start around $15,000 and run to roughly $25,000 for a standard SaaS scope, with larger or multi-framework engagements going higher. Type 1 reports cost less and are often used as a fast interim proof point while the Type 2 observation window runs.
We are deliberately a neutral, cross-platform directory. Vanta's own site ranks for almost everything about Vanta, but it has no incentive to hand you a shortlist of independent auditors and tell you how they compare on price, turnaround, and specialty. That neutrality is the whole point of this list: every firm below is ranked by our published methodology — verification status, cost, and turnaround — not by who pays Vanta or pays us. Featured placement, where it appears, is labeled as paid and never reorders the merit ranking silently.
Use this page if you have Vanta in place (or are about to) and now need to choose the firm that will actually issue the report. Each listing shows the firm's first-year Type 2 starting fee, its typical timeline in weeks, the frameworks it covers beyond SOC 2, and whether it is independently verified in our dataset. If you want the platform side of the decision — is Vanta worth it, how its pricing works, what it does and does not automate — read our Vanta review and pair it with this list. And if you would rather have us match you to two or three Vanta-integrating firms that fit your stage and budget, the quote button routes your details to firms that suit the request, with no obligation.
Vanta automates SOC 2 evidence collection and continuous control monitoring across your stack, then hands a clean evidence set to your auditor. It does not issue the report — an independent CPA firm does.
Platform link is separate from the auditor listings. GRC platforms are not CPA auditors.
Three picks from the 13 matching firms, each tied to a specific buying scenario rather than a generic best-list rank.
Zero Day CPA pairs Vanta integration with the lowest entry pricing in this set, issuing a Type 2 from about $7,000 in roughly four to six weeks — a fit for pre-revenue startups closing their first enterprise deal.
Johanson Group runs a Vanta-connected Type 2 in as little as one to three weeks from about $15,000, suited to teams under a hard customer deadline that already have controls operating.
A-LIGN integrates with Vanta and covers SOC 2 alongside ISO 27001, HITRUST, and FedRAMP from about $15,000, fitting companies that will need more than SOC 2 as they grow.
Featured firms are paid placements and appear with a left rule. Remaining firms are sorted by verification status and Type 2 entry price. Every row shows the auditor fee range, timeline, accreditations, and industry tags visible in our dataset.
Best for · Startups and growing SaaS, healthcare, and fintech companies (1–100 employees) needing a first-time SOC 2 or HIPAA audit fast and affordably across AWS, Azure, or GCP, with in-house penetration testing, vCISO support, and flexible payment terms
Differentiator · Boutique CPA firm built for startups: the full SOC 1/SOC 2/SOC 3, ISO 27001, HITRUST, and HIPAA stack plus in-house penetration testing and vCISO services, running hundreds of audits a year with a ~30-person team. Co-founded by President & CPA Lance Samona and CTO Patrick Sesi, a Drata Advanced Alliance Member rated 5.0 across 15 reviews, known for the fastest turnaround in the industry, 24/7 support, and flexible payment terms
Best for · B2B SaaS startups (Series A through growth stage) using Drata, Vanta, or Secureframe and prioritizing speed without sacrificing thoroughness. AI/ML and LLM companies needing SOC 2 + ISO 42001 together — Prescient audits leading AI and large language model providers. Fintech, healthtech, and security vendors at scale. CSPs pursuing FedRAMP authorization. DoD contractors needing a full C3PAO (newly authorized March 2026). Teams already using Slack who want same-day audit communication.
Differentiator · One of the largest SOC 2 auditors globally for SaaS (fintech, healthtech, security) and AI companies — including major LLM providers — running 5,000+ audits a year across all standards. Cybersecurity-first DNA: founded by CREST-certified penetration testers, not traditional accountants. Run from a Nashville HQ with a distributed team of 200+ across the US, EMEA, and APAC and a same-day Slack/Teams response guarantee. SOC 2 engagements start at $10K with report delivery in 4-6 weeks once fieldwork begins. Authorized CMMC C3PAO as of March 2026 (joining FedRAMP 3PAO, PCI QSA, HITRUST, and ANAB ISO accreditation for 27001/27701/42001). The Cacilian PTaaS platform and CAIT (Continuous AI Tester) bring AI-driven offensive security into the audit workflow. A Top 20 CREST and CSA STAR organization globally, operating under Prescient Security Management LLC as an AICPA alternative practice structure.
Best for · Mid-market to enterprise companies that need multiple compliance frameworks (SOC 2 + ISO 27001 + HITRUST + FedRAMP + PCI) under one roof. CSPs pursuing FedRAMP authorization. Companies that want a top-three FedRAMP 3PAO and #1 SOC 2 issuer on the cover of the report.
Differentiator · #1 issuer of SOC 2 reports in the world with 5,700+ clients and 31,000+ audits completed. Top-three FedRAMP 3PAO; CMMC C3PAO authorized. A-SCEND platform was the first audit-management platform from a top-3 3PAO to achieve FedRAMP 20x Low authorization (Sept 2025), now augmented with EvidenceIQ AI evidence scoring and Cross-Service framework reuse. Acquired by Hg in July 2025 at a $1B+ valuation, accelerating European expansion and AI investment. CEO Scott Price (founder, 2009); Steve Simmons elevated to President in January 2026.
Best for · First-time SOC 2 buyers. Pre-Series A through Series B SaaS startups already running Drata, Vanta, Secureframe, or Rippling who want a fixed-fee, 4-to-6-week audit from an accredited CPA firm that also issues ISO 27001 certifications, HIPAA assessments, and PCI DSS reports under one roof. Founders who prioritize speed and price transparency over a brand-name auditor.
Differentiator · Boutique CPA firm with deep startup focus. Quoted 4-6 week turnaround on SOC 2 reports (top quartile for the market), fixed-fee engagements, flexible payment terms. IAS-accredited ISO 27001 certification body (MSCB-314, updated for ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024 in April 2026). Issues real ISO certificates rather than just attestations. Multi-framework one-stop shop: SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001/27017/27018/27701, HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, NIST, BSI C5. One of the launch-cohort independent audit firms partnered with Rippling Automated Compliance (announced April 2026). Drata Alliance Member with Code of Ethics Pledge; uses Drata internally to run audits even when clients aren't on it. Distributed/global remote team across multiple time zones, English + Spanish.
Best for · VC-backed SaaS startups and Bay Area tech companies needing SOC 2 to unlock enterprise sales in 4-8 months. Cloud-native companies already using Drata, Vanta, Secureframe, or Sprinto. Companies combining SOC 2 + ISO 27001 (or SOC 2 + ISO 42001 for AI governance) in a single engagement. APAC-connected companies needing Essential 8, CDR, or GS 007 alongside US compliance. ESG-aware organizations that value B Corp status in their vendor chain.
Differentiator · Top 75 US CPA firm (Inside Public Accounting 2025) with deepest Bay Area VC ecosystem footprint among regional firms. Certified B Corporation (rare among CPA firms). Fixed-fee SOC 2 pricing marketed at 25-30% below comparable competitors. ANAB-accredited certification body for ISO 27001, 27701, 27017, 27018, AND ISO 42001 (AI management, issued directly, not via partner). April 2025 acquisition of AssuranceLab added 2,300+ combined clients across Americas/APAC/EMEA, making Sensiba one of the top three issuers of technology audit reports worldwide. PolicyTree auto-generates 21 mapped policies free for clients (also on AWS Marketplace). Managing Partner transition in May 2026: Monic Ramirez takes the role from John Sensiba (who continues as senior partner). Six new partners added May 2025 (largest single-year expansion in firm history).
Best for · Cloud-native SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS companies (high-growth startups through Fortune 1000 enterprises) needing multi-framework attestation (SOC 2 + ISO 27001 + HITRUST + PCI DSS) in a single coordinated engagement. Healthcare technology pursuing HITRUST. Y Combinator-style SaaS startups already running Vanta who want a Vanta MSP partner that can attest. Companies that want boutique-feel partner attention with global-consulting-firm methodology.
Differentiator · One of a handful of US firms eligible to audit against the four highest-regarded frameworks under one roof: ISO 27001, SOC 2, HITRUST, and PCI DSS. Branded 'Coordinated Audit' approach maps evidence once across multiple frameworks. 'No surprises' promise published on the readiness-assessment page: clear scoping, no last-minute findings. Cloud-native methodology built specifically for AWS/Azure/GCP. Big 4 alumni team operating remote-first since founding (2014). Vanta Managed Service Provider; uses taskBARR audit-management platform plus Audora partnership for 30% efficiency gains. Cameron Kline elevated to VP, Attest Practice Leader (January 2026). Multiple Best Companies to Work For awards (Ingram's 2024; KCBJ Fastest-Growing Tech 2025).
Best for · Mid-market through enterprise companies needing multi-framework coverage (SOC 2 + FedRAMP, SOC 2 + PCI, SOC 2 + HITRUST). Cloud service providers pursuing FedRAMP authorization (Coalfire is a top-three 3PAO with 121+ FedRAMP assessments). Payment processors needing PCI DSS at Level 1 scale. Healthcare SaaS pursuing HITRUST + HIPAA. DoD contractors needing CMMC Level 2 via Coalfire Federal (operationally independent C3PAO entity).
Differentiator · One of the world's largest specialist compliance assessors, with 1,000+ team members, 1M+ assessment hours, and 600+ framework experts. Top-three FedRAMP 3PAO. 75% of SOC engagements serve cloud service providers (Google, Amazon, IBM, Microsoft trust Coalfire). 500+ SOC reports issued annually. Owned by Apax Partners since 2020. Coalfire Federal runs as an independent C3PAO entity (DIBCAC CMMC Level 2 re-certified with perfect score, July 2025). Brad Little became CEO January 2026 (ex-Google Cloud, ex-Capgemini), replacing 20-year CEO Tom McAndrew. Compliance Essentials platform launched MCP-compatible Audit AI in 2025-2026.
Best for · B2B SaaS companies
Differentiator · Senior auditors with direct client engagement throughout, SaaS infrastructure expertise, fast 3-week report delivery, transparent pricing
Best for · Growing B2B SaaS companies moving upmarket requiring enterprise-grade SOC 2 with ISO 27001 and SWIFT compliance
Differentiator · Security-first methodology focused on actual risk reduction rather than checkbox compliance; led by ex-Accenture enterprise experts; custom controls documentation tailored to client stack
Best for · High-growth tech startups and SaaS companies seeking fast, affordable SOC 2 audits with minimal friction.
Differentiator · Former Big 4 auditors delivering SOC 2 in 2 weeks at 30% below market rate, with dedicated US-based Slack support.
Best for · Organizations prioritizing hands-on remediation support and rapid compliance certification across multiple frameworks.
Differentiator · AICPA-licensed specialist offering hands-on remediation alongside auditing, with 100% documented client retention.
Best for · Tech startups and established companies seeking fixed-fee SOC 2 and compliance audits with GRC automation support.
Differentiator · Fixed-fee SOC 1/2/3 audits with 1,000+ compliance reports issued and deep integrations across six major GRC platforms.
Best for · SaaS startups and tech companies needing fast-tracked SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance.
Differentiator · Vanta-certified implementation partners combining CPA audit expertise with embedded consulting for rapid compliance deployments.
What buyers ask before shortlisting.
These are the questions that usually decide whether a firm belongs on your shortlist.
No. Vanta automates evidence collection and continuously monitors your controls, but the SOC 2 report itself must be issued by an independent licensed CPA firm. Vanta gets you audit-ready; the CPA firm performs the attestation and signs the opinion.
The CPA firms listed on this page connect to Vanta to read your evidence automatically. They span fast-turnaround specialists for startups through national firms for enterprise scope, so you can match the firm to your stage rather than to Vanta’s own partner tier.
First-year Type 2 fees among these firms typically start around $15,000 and reach roughly $25,000 for a standard SaaS scope. Vanta’s subscription is separate and additional; the auditor’s fee buys the independent report, not the software.
Usually, yes. Because the auditor reads evidence directly from Vanta instead of collecting it manually, several firms here complete a Type 2 in weeks rather than months — provided your controls have actually been operating across the observation window.
Yes. Vanta does not assign you an auditor; you select an independent CPA firm yourself. That choice is where neutral comparison helps — firms differ widely on price, turnaround, and framework coverage even when they all integrate with Vanta.
Use these to pressure-test scope, independence, and cost with any firm you contact from the list.
No. Vanta is a software company, not a licensed CPA firm, so it cannot issue a SOC 2 report. It prepares and monitors the evidence that an independent CPA firm then audits.
Yes. Your Vanta subscription is independent of your auditor. You can change firms between audit cycles and keep all of your existing Vanta evidence and control history.
Most firms here have a direct Vanta integration, but any auditor can review evidence you export from Vanta. The direct integration mainly saves time on evidence transfer.
Use these when you need the broader auditor list, the software angle, or the framework explainer before you choose a firm.
SOC 2 reports require CPA attestation. Preparation software and readiness consultants can collect evidence and reduce audit work, but the opinion has to come from an independent, licensed CPA firm.
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