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SOC 2 Readiness FirmsPenetration Testing FirmsvCISO FirmsISO 27001 ConsultantsCompliance ConsultantsAll Service FirmsBD Emerson is a specialist SOC 2 audit firm in Richmond, VA, USA that charges $30K–$80K for Type II audits with 6–12 week timelines. Founded in 2020, they hold 2 accreditations and specialize in SaaS, Healthcare, Technology, and 3 more. Their pricing is above average compared to the specialist average of $21K–$61.9K.
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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.
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listed certifications. Tier average: 4.
Side-by-side pricing, timeline, and certification counts for the 5 closest-priced peers in the specialist tier.
| BD Emerson | 360 Advanced | Accorp Partners | CertPro | eDelta Consulting | TrustNet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type II Cost | $30K–$80K | $30K–$80K | $30K–$80K | $30K–$80K | $30K–$80K | $30K–$80K |
| Type I Cost | $20K–$60K | $20K–$60K | $20K–$60K | $20K–$60K | $20K–$60K | $20K–$60K |
| Timeline | 6–12 wk | 6–12 wk | 13–26 wk | 6–12 wk | 6–12 wk | 6–12 wk |
| Team Size | 100-1000+ | 100–1000 | 115–1000 | 100–1000 | 100–1000 | 100–1000 |
| Certifications | 2 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Founded | 2020 | 2010 | 1991 | 2012 | 2000 | 2003 |
For buyers in SaaS and Healthcare, BD Emerson fits the specialist profile when timeline (6–12 weeks) and Type II pricing ($30K–$80K) align with what specialist firms typically deliver. Their 2 active accreditations, including CIPP, extend that fit beyond pure SOC 2 into adjacent compliance frameworks.
SaaS startups and tech companies needing fast-tracked SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance.
Vanta-certified implementation partners combining CPA audit expertise with embedded consulting for rapid compliance deployments.
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BD Emerson SOC 2 Type I audits typically range from $20K to $60K. Type II audits range from $30K to $80K. This is above average for specialist firms — the specialist tier average is $21.025K–$61.882K. Final pricing depends on your organization's scope, number of trust service criteria, and system complexity.
A typical SOC 2 engagement with BD Emerson takes 6 to 12 weeks from start to report delivery.
BD Emerson has deep expertise in SaaS, Healthcare, Technology, Financial Services, Government, Startups. They are best suited for SaaS startups and tech companies needing fast-tracked SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance.
BD Emerson holds 2 accreditations: AICPA, CIPP.
BD Emerson uses Vanta-integrated for their audit engagements. They integrate with Vanta, Sprinto for evidence collection and compliance automation. Reports are delivered via PDF report delivery.
BD Emerson is a specialist SOC 2 audit firm founded in 2020 with 6 years of experience. Vanta-certified implementation partners combining CPA audit expertise with embedded consulting for rapid compliance deployments. They are best suited for organizations that need saas, healthcare, technology expertise.
BD Emerson is headquartered in Richmond, VA, USA. They serve clients across the United States and can conduct SOC 2 audits remotely.
Compared to the 65 specialist firms in our directory, BD Emerson's Type II pricing ($30K–$80K) is above average (tier average: $21.025K–$61.882K). They hold 2 certifications vs. the tier average of 4. Their minimum timeline of 6 weeks is comparable to the tier average.
BD Emerson is best suited for SaaS startups and tech companies needing fast-tracked SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance. Their key differentiator is: Vanta-certified implementation partners combining CPA audit expertise with embedded consulting for rapid compliance deployments.
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