Armanino LLP

Who is Armanino?

Armanino LLP is a Top 20 U.S. accounting and consulting firm with over 2,000 employees and more than 50 years of experience serving technology-driven organizations. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Armanino offers compliance and assurance services alongside its CPA practice.

The firm serves mid-market technology companies, private equity-backed businesses, and enterprises seeking integrated audit, tax, consulting, and compliance services under one roof. Its locations page lists 27 US offices (October 2026).

What technology does Armanino use in the audit?

Armanino’s proprietary SOC 2 audit platform is Audit Ally, described as AI-powered and launched in January 2024. It is built for the audit process by accountants, rather than being a third-party GRC tool.

Key Platform Features:

• Centralized Dashboard: Real-time status tracking for all compliance documentation and evidence
• AI-Powered Automation: Automated evidence collection and control monitoring
• Embedded Communication: Two-way messaging in place of email threads
• AI Summarization: Complex audit notes converted into clear, actionable steps
• Direct Integration: No third-party middleware - the audit platform IS the auditor’s workflow

Two client testimonials on this page cite “speed and efficiency” and “professionalism and expertise.” Those are client opinions, not measured audit durations.

What else does Armanino sell besides SOC 2?

Armanino sells SOC 1–3 and SOC for Cybersecurity plus ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and ISO 42001 as an ANAB-accredited certification body. HITRUST, PCI, pentest, and vCISO sit alongside the CPA firm’s audit and tax practice.

Risk Assurance & Advisory Services:

• SOC 1, 2, 3 and SOC for Cybersecurity
• ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 27701:2019 (as an ANAB-accredited certification body)
• ISO 42001 for AI Management Systems
• HITRUST CSF Assessments
• PCI DSS Audits
• Penetration Testing & vCISO Services

Complementary Services:

• Financial Statement Audits
• Tax Planning & Compliance
• Business Management & CFO Advisory
• IT Consulting & Cybersecurity

This integrated model suits mid-market companies that want audit, tax, compliance, and advisory from one firm instead of coordinating multiple vendors.

Is Armanino an ISO certification body?

Armanino holds ANAB accreditation for ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 27701:2019 through their Armanino Certified LLC subsidiary. This means they can issue ISO certificates, not just attest to compliance.

Why This Matters:

• European Market Access: Companies expanding to Europe often need ISO 27001 certification
• One-Stop Compliance: Bundle SOC 2 + ISO 27001 in a single engagement
• Privacy: ISO 27701 covers privacy information management

For companies targeting global customers or regulated industries, one firm covering both SOC 2 and ISO certification can reduce vendor management overhead.

What do clients say about Armanino?

Armanino clients highlight Audit Ally speed, practical guidance, and fluency with SaaS stacks rather than a checklist tone. That is review language, not a delivery guarantee.

✓ Speed & Efficiency - Testimonials describe the audit as fast and efficient ✓ Practical Guidance - Testimonials call the team’s insight and guidance helpful ✓ Technology Fluency - Testimonials describe a knowledgeable team and effective tools ✓ Communication - Audit Ally includes two-way messaging between client and auditor

From client testimonials:

“The approach, methodology and tools they utilize drive an effective and efficient process and the professionalism and expertise of the team is top notch.” — Pamela Glick, CEO, SyncHR

Where does Armanino operate?

Armanino’s US offices include the Bay Area, Los Angeles, the Seattle area (Bellevue), New York, Chicago, Denver, Austin, Dallas, and Atlanta. Its headquarters is in San Ramon, California.

Who is Armanino a good fit for?

Armanino fits mid-market tech and PE-backed companies that want audit, tax, and SOC 2 under one Top 20 CPA roof. Bay Area presence is useful, not a requirement.

Best Fit For:

• Mid-market tech companies ($10M-$500M revenue) prioritizing speed and technology integration
• Private equity-backed companies needing bundled audit, tax, and compliance services
• Bay Area & West Coast startups wanting local presence and tech industry fluency
• Companies expanding internationally requiring both SOC 2 and ISO 27001/27701
• Organizations valuing efficiency over brand prestige alone

Not Ideal For:

• Public companies or IPO candidates requiring Big 4 brand recognition
• Defense contractors needing CMMC C3PAO accreditation (not offered)
• Government cloud providers requiring FedRAMP 3PAO status (not offered)

How much does an Armanino SOC 2 audit cost?

While exact pricing varies by scope and complexity, Armanino positions itself as delivering Top 20 firm quality at competitive mid-market rates. The pitch is paying for speed, technology, and integrated services as well as the audit itself.

Whether Audit Ally justifies a premium over boutique firms depends on how much it reduces your team’s internal compliance workload.

When should a buyer shortlist Armanino?

Armanino combines a Top 20 CPA practice with Audit Ally, its proprietary audit platform.

For mid-market tech companies that want audit, tax, consulting, and ISO certification from one firm, Armanino’s integrated service model consolidates vendor relationships.

Armanino is optimized for private mid-market technology businesses, not public companies, defense contractors, or organizations requiring specialized government accreditations. Its typical fit is the Series B-to-growth-stage tech company that needs a SOC 2 report.