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SOC 2 Readiness FirmsPenetration Testing FirmsvCISO FirmsISO 27001 ConsultantsCompliance ConsultantsAll Service FirmsCouncilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM) is a regional SOC 2 audit firm in Bethesda, MD, USA that charges $20K–$55K for Type II audits with 4–8 week timelines. Founded in 1921, they hold 1 accreditations and specialize in Not-for-Profit, Automotive Dealerships, Construction & Real Estate, and 2 more. Their pricing is in the mid-range compared to the regional average of $21.7K–$57.6K.
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of Regional firms charge more for Type II.
of Regional firms have longer minimum timelines.
listed certifications. Tier average: 3.
Side-by-side pricing, timeline, and certification counts for the 5 closest-priced peers in the regional tier.
| Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM) | Crowe MacKay LLP | Holbrook & Manter | Tanner LLC | PBMares | Linford & Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type II Cost | $20K–$55K | $25K–$50K | $20K–$55K | $20K–$55K | $20K–$55K | $18K–$58K |
| Type I Cost | $15K–$40K | $15K–$30K | $15K–$40K | $15K–$40K | $15K–$40K | $13K–$35K |
| Timeline | 4–8 wk | 4–11 wk | 4–8 wk | 4–8 wk | 4–8 wk | 3–8 wk |
| Team Size | 50-300+ | 450–500 | 50–300 | 99–300 | 50–300 | 25–35 |
| Certifications | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Founded | 1921 | 1969 | 1919 | 1946 | 1979 | 2008 |
For buyers in Not-for-Profit and Automotive Dealerships, Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM) fits the regional profile when timeline (4–8 weeks) and Type II pricing ($20K–$55K) align with what regional firms typically deliver.
Mid-Atlantic not-for-profits, automotive dealerships, and construction/real estate firms.
100+ year regional heritage with deep specialization in automotive dealerships, construction, and nonprofits.
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5 industries. Regional average: 5.
1 certifications. Regional average: 3.
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Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM) SOC 2 Type I audits typically range from $15K to $40K. Type II audits range from $20K to $55K. This is in the mid-range for regional firms — the regional tier average is $21.714K–$57.571K. Final pricing depends on your organization's scope, number of trust service criteria, and system complexity.
A typical SOC 2 engagement with Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM) takes 4 to 8 weeks from start to report delivery.
Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM) has deep expertise in Not-for-Profit, Automotive Dealerships, Construction & Real Estate, Government, Professional Services. They are best suited for Mid-Atlantic not-for-profits, automotive dealerships, and construction/real estate firms.
Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM) holds 1 accreditations: AICPA.
Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM) uses Standard CPA workpapers for their audit engagements. Reports are delivered via PDF report delivery.
Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM) is a regional SOC 2 audit firm founded in 1921 with 105 years of experience. 100+ year regional heritage with deep specialization in automotive dealerships, construction, and nonprofits. They are best suited for organizations that need not-for-profit, automotive dealerships, construction & real estate expertise.
Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM) is headquartered in Bethesda, MD, USA. They serve clients across the United States and can conduct SOC 2 audits remotely.
Compared to the 14 regional firms in our directory, Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM)'s Type II pricing ($20K–$55K) is in the mid-range (tier average: $21.714K–$57.571K). They hold 1 certifications vs. the tier average of 3. Their minimum timeline of 4 weeks is comparable to the tier average.
Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM) is best suited for Mid-Atlantic not-for-profits, automotive dealerships, and construction/real estate firms. Their key differentiator is: 100+ year regional heritage with deep specialization in automotive dealerships, construction, and nonprofits.
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