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Chiaro (Y Assurance PLLC)
- Licensed CPA firm — can issue a SOC 2 report
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- AICPA peer review: Enrolled — review not shown · Verify at AICPA → ·
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Record checked: Sep 3, 2026
Chiaro's SOC 2 issuer is Y Assurance PLLC, an assurance specialist in Austin, TX, USA. Its firm-confirmed SOC 2 Type II audit price is $2,500–$6,670; the conservative evidence-collection-to-report planning window takes 3–4 weeks.
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How Much Does Chiaro Charge for SOC 2?
Chiaro's firm-confirmed SOC 2 Type II audit price is $2,500–$6,670; the conservative evidence-collection-to-report planning window takes 3–4 weeks.
- Type 1 cost
- $2K–$5,220
- Type 2 cost
- $2,500–$6,670
- Timeline
- 3–4 wk
- Team Size
- 2
- Report Delivery
- 3–4 week conservative planning window; firm claims 3–5 days after evidence submission
- Response Time
- Founder-led: the signing CPA runs every engagement directly, no junior handoff
How to read this timeline
The directory lists 3–4 weeks as a conservative planning window from the start of evidence collection through report delivery. The firm publishes 30–50 hours for readiness and 10–30 hours for evidence submission. Once evidence is on the platform, the firm claims fieldwork to report in 3–5 days. Its terms of service say website timelines are not contractual. Neither figure is the Type II observation period, which remains 3–12 months.
Type 2 cost Pricing Position
Note: This range was confirmed directly by the firm. Final pricing still depends on scope, Trust Services Criteria, evidence quality, and observation period.
Timeline: The 3–4 week figure is the conservative planning window from starting evidence collection through report delivery, not the full engagement. A SOC 2 Type II also requires a separate observation period, typically 3–12 months depending on scope.
- Pricing context
- 99%
- Timeline context
- 55%
- Accreditations
- 4
of Assurance specialist firms charge more for Type II.
of Assurance specialist firms have longer minimum timelines.
verified accreditations. Group average: 4.
Source: soc2auditors.org/auditors/chiaro/ · compiled and maintained by soc2auditors.org.
Which firms are closest to Chiaro on Type II price and timeline?
Closest-priced peers in the assurance specialist 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.
| Chiaro | 360 Advanced Sponsored | Zero Day CPA Sponsored | Consilium Labs | Sage Audits | Prescient Security | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type II Cost | $2,500–$6,670 | $15K–$80K | $7K–$10K | $9.6K–$16.3K | $10K–$20K | $10K–$30K |
| Type I Cost | $2K–$5,220 | $15K–$60K | $5K–$7K | $6.75K–$13.5K | $6K–$15K | $5K–$35K |
| Timeline | 3–4 wk | 3–12 wk | 2–6 wk | 2–6 wk | 5–7 wk | 2–6 wk |
| Team Size | 2 | 51–200 | 25–30 | 11–50 | 2–10 | 200–500 |
| Itemized Accreditations | 4 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 17 |
| Licensed CPA issuer | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| AICPA peer review | Enrolled | Pass | No public rating | Not enrolled | Public record not confirmed | No public rating |
| Founded | 2026 | 2004 | 2020 | 2020 | 2024 | 2018 |
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Who Should Hire Chiaro?
Chiaro Industry Fit
For buyers in AI and B2B SaaS, Chiaro fits the assurance specialist profile when its 3–4 weeks timeline and Type II pricing ($2,500–$6,670) align with the buyer's scope. First-audit fit is small AI and B2B SaaS. HIPAA Security Rule is a SOC 2 add-on, not a healthcare practice; the firm will not sign a BAA and its DPA excludes PHI. Listed accreditations are CPA, AICPA, and peer-review enrollment, not extra frameworks. ISO 27001 is not offered.
AI-native teams of 1–20 people doing a first SOC 2 on Chiaro; not buyers who need an independent CPA on their existing GRC.
Is Chiaro Right for You?
- You want a low published Type II ($2.5k–$6.7k) and will accept a 2026 firm with no completed peer review yet
- You will run evidence collection through Chiaro MCP, not stay on Vanta/Drata in place
- You understand readiness scores are self-assessment and not for third parties
- Your report recipient will accept a founder-led specialist with no public client logos
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What Makes Chiaro Different?
Two-person CPA firm. AI gathers evidence and tests every item, and the CPA confirms exceptions. Lean by design, but new, not yet peer reviewed, and sells the readiness it audits.
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What credentials does Chiaro list?
Match this firm to your industry, overlapping frameworks you need alongside SOC 2, and the GRC stack you already run.
What Industries Does Chiaro Serve?
5 industries. Assurance specialist average: 6.
What Certifications and Accreditations Does Chiaro List?
4 accreditations. Assurance specialist average: 4.
Audit Platform
Chiaro proprietary MCP-native platform (required for the examination; Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Gemini CLI, Grok Build). No platform subscription: readiness is a one-time fee starting at $468 for teams of 1-5 (30 days free first). Buyers can skip readiness at signup, pick the audit path, and pay only the examination fee; Trust Center is included with any audit. Evidence artifacts are buyer-owned and claimed portable to another auditor. The firm does not examine Vanta, Drata, or Sprinto in place; it can assist a migration onto Chiaro.
Questions to Ask Chiaro 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.
- You sell readiness and also sign the opinion. How do you apply ET 1.295 so the exam is independent of the software sale, and who owns the controls on paper?
- Your Type II floor is well below the specialist average. What changes in scope between $2,500 and $6,670, and the CPA confirms every item your engine flags, but who reviews the items it passes?
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