Cherry Bekaert
- Licensed CPA firm — can issue a SOC 2 report
- AICPA peer review: Pass · Accepted Dec 11, 2025 · Verify at AICPA → ·
Details
Review period: May 1, 2024–Apr 30, 2025 · Record checked: Sep 3, 2026
Cherry Bekaert is a full-service cpa SOC 2 audit firm in Richmond, VA, USA. Type II: $40K–$100K. Timeline: 6–14 weeks.
Free. Anonymous until you pick.
How Much Does Cherry Bekaert Charge for SOC 2?
Estimated Type 1 and Type 2 ranges, placed against the broader full-service cpa peer set. Numbers are directional; final pricing depends on scope, Trust Services Criteria, evidence quality, and observation period.
- Type 1 cost
- $25K–$80K
- Type 2 cost
- $40K–$100K
- Timeline
- 6–14 wk
- Team Size
- 3000-5000+
- Report Delivery
- PDF report delivery
- Response Time
- Standard business-hours response
Type 2 cost Pricing Position
Note: Pricing shown is estimated based on typical engagements. Use our SOC 2 cost calculator for a personalized estimate.
Timeline: The 6–14 week figure is the audit fieldwork-to-report window once evidence is ready, not the full engagement. A SOC 2 Type II also requires a separate observation period, typically 3–12 months depending on scope.
- Pricing context
- 7%
- Timeline context
- 14%
- Accreditations
- 2
of Full-service CPA firms charge more for Type II.
of Full-service CPA firms have longer minimum timelines.
verified accreditations. Group average: 2.
Source: soc2auditors.org/auditors/cherry-bekaert/ · compiled and maintained by soc2auditors.org.
Which firms are closest to Cherry Bekaert on Type II price and timeline?
Closest-priced peers in the full-service cpa organization group, by Type II range, timeline, and verified accreditations. Firm-reported certification totals are left out — they are not the same measure as the badges we verify.
| Cherry Bekaert | 360 Advanced Sponsored | Thoropass Sponsored | BDO USA | CBIZ | Crowe LLP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type II Cost | $40K–$100K | $15K–$80K | $12K–$85K | $30K–$110K | $40K–$100K | $40K–$100K |
| Type I Cost | $25K–$80K | $15K–$60K | $8K–$15K | $20K–$62K | $25K–$50K | $25K–$50K |
| Timeline | 6–14 wk | 3–12 wk | 2–6 wk | 5–13 wk | 4–9 wk | 4–9 wk |
| Team Size | 3000-5000+ | 51–200 | 200–250 | 13000–15000 | 10000–11000 | 5400–6000 |
| Itemized Accreditations | 2 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
| Licensed CPA issuer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AICPA peer review | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Founded | 1947 | 2004 | 2019 | 1910 | 1951 | 1942 |
This comparison may include sponsored firms, marked above — only where they're a relevant alternative. How we choose
Who Should Hire Cherry Bekaert?
Cherry Bekaert Industry Fit
For buyers in Technology and Financial Services, Cherry Bekaert fits the full-service cpa profile when its 6–14 weeks timeline and Type II pricing ($40K–$100K) align with the buyer's scope. Their 2 active accreditations, including CMMC C3PAO, extend that fit beyond pure SOC 2 into adjacent compliance frameworks.
Middle-market businesses seeking comprehensive audit, tax, and advisory services from a nationally ranked CPA firm.
Is Cherry Bekaert Right for You?
- The displayed Type II price range is compatible with enterprise scope; confirm capacity and team in the proposal
- You're in healthcare and need HIPAA-aware auditors
- You're in financial services with regulatory audit requirements
- You already use Sprinto and want an auditor who integrates with it
of 4 criteria match. Get a personalized quote
What Makes Cherry Bekaert Different?
Ranked #1 fastest-growing by Accounting Today with 3,000+ professionals delivering middle-market expertise across audit, tax, and advisory services.
Engage Cherry Bekaert
Visit Cherry Bekaert's website directly, or get an anonymous quote through us. Tell us your scope, Cherry Bekaert replies with a price, a timeline, and why they'd be a fit. Anonymous until you pick.
What credentials does Cherry Bekaert list?
Match this firm to your industry, overlapping frameworks you need alongside SOC 2, and the GRC stack you already run.
What Industries Does Cherry Bekaert Serve?
6 industries. Full-service CPA average: 6.
What Certifications and Accreditations Does Cherry Bekaert List?
2 accreditations. Full-service CPA average: 2.
What GRC Platforms Does Cherry Bekaert Work With?
Audit Platform
Standard CPA workpapers
Cherry Bekaert on the verification record
We independently verified Cherry Bekaert's CPA standing and peer-review record. The facts and dates are on its verification record.
See the verification record · Is this your firm? Get your badge.
Get a quote from Cherry Bekaert
Tell us your scope. Cherry Bekaert replies with a price, a timeline, and why they'd be a fit. Anonymous until you pick.
Preparing to interview auditors? Use our checklist of questions to ask any SOC 2 auditor.
Want to compare first? Browse All Auditors or get 3–10 quotes.
Run an audit firm? See how firms get found and shortlisted here — how it works → / Verify Cherry Bekaert's profile →