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GBQ Partners
- Licensed CPA firm — can issue a SOC 2 report
- AICPA peer review: Pass · Accepted Feb 19, 2025 · Verify at AICPA → ·
Details
Review period: Jul 1, 2023–Jun 30, 2024 · Documents: peer-review report, acceptance letter · Record checked: Sep 3, 2026
GBQ Partners is a full-service cpa SOC 2 audit firm in Columbus, OH, USA. Type II: $30K–$80K. Timeline: 6–16 weeks.
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How Much Does GBQ Partners 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
- $20K–$50K
- Type 2 cost
- $30K–$80K
- Timeline
- 6–16 wk
- Team Size
- 275-360+
- Report Delivery
- Digital delivery
- Response Time
- Contact for response time
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 6–16 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
- 36%
- Timeline context
- 14%
- Accreditations
- 1
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/gbq-partners/ · compiled and maintained by soc2auditors.org.
Which firms are closest to GBQ Partners 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.
| GBQ Partners | 360 Advanced Sponsored | Thoropass Sponsored | AAFCPAs | Anders CPAs + Advisors | Baker Newman Noyes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type II Cost | $30K–$80K | $15K–$80K | $12K–$85K | $30K–$80K | $30K–$80K | $30K–$80K |
| Type I Cost | $20K–$50K | $15K–$60K | $8K–$15K | $20K–$60K | $20K–$60K | $20K–$50K |
| Timeline | 6–16 wk | 3–12 wk | 2–6 wk | 6–12 wk | 8–20 wk | 6–16 wk |
| Team Size | 275-360+ | 51–200 | 200–250 | 350–1000 | 380–410 | 300–320 |
| Itemized Accreditations | 1 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Licensed CPA issuer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AICPA peer review | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Founded | 1953 | 2004 | 2019 | 1973 | 1965 | 1995 |
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Who Should Hire GBQ Partners?
GBQ Partners Industry Fit
For buyers in Technology and Financial Services, GBQ Partners fits the full-service cpa profile when its 6–16 weeks timeline and Type II pricing ($30K–$80K) align with the buyer's scope.
Ohio and Midwest service organizations that want SOC 1, SOC 2, or SOC 3 examinations from Central Ohio's largest independent CPA firm.
Is GBQ Partners Right for You?
- You're in financial services with regulatory audit requirements
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What Makes GBQ Partners Different?
Columbus-owned firm since 1953 pairing SOC reporting with broader assurance, tax, and IT consulting as the largest independent accounting firm in Central Ohio.
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What credentials does GBQ Partners list?
Match this firm to your industry, overlapping frameworks you need alongside SOC 2, and the GRC stack you already run.
What Industries Does GBQ Partners Serve?
3 industries. Full-service CPA average: 6.
What Certifications and Accreditations Does GBQ Partners List?
1 accreditations. Full-service CPA average: 2.
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