SOC 2 Processing Integrity Criteria Explained (2026 Guide)
Our 2026 guide to SOC 2 Processing Integrity Criteria Explained. Learn the 5 core criteria, map them to controls and evidence, and avoid common audit pitfalls.
Last updated: May 2026
Moore Kingston Smith is a specialist SOC 2 audit firm in London, UK, UK that charges $25K–$70K for Type II audits with 3–9 month timelines. Founded in 2016, they hold 3 accreditations and specialize in Technology, Financial Services, Professional Services, and 1 more. Their pricing is above average compared to the specialist average of $18.333K–$52.519K.
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Side-by-side pricing, timeline, and certification counts for the 5 closest-priced peers in the specialist tier.
| Moore Kingston Smith | Prescient Security | Accedere | Audit Advantage Group | Thoropass | CAS Assurance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type II Cost | $25K–$70K | $20K–$75K | $25K–$70K | $25K–$70K | $25K–$70K | $25K–$70K |
| Type I Cost | $15K–$50K | $12K–$35K | $15K–$50K | $15K–$50K | $15K–$50K | $15K–$50K |
| Timeline | 3–9 mo | 3–9 mo | 4–10 mo | 4–10 mo | 4–10 mo | 4–10 mo |
| Team Size | 5-15+ | 200–300 | 20–200 | 20–200 | 20–200 | 20–200 |
| Certifications | 3 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Founded | 2016 | 2018 | 2017 | 2015 | 2019 | 2018 |
For buyers in Technology and Financial Services, Moore Kingston Smith fits the specialist profile when timeline (3–9 months) and Type II pricing ($25K–$70K) align with what specialist firms typically deliver. Their 3 active accreditations — including ICAEW, GDPR / Data Privacy — extend that fit beyond pure SOC 2 into adjacent compliance frameworks.
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Moore Kingston Smith SOC 2 Type I audits typically range from $15K to $50K. Type II audits range from $25K to $70K. This is above average for specialist firms — the specialist tier average is $18.333K–$52.519K. Final pricing depends on your organization's scope, number of trust service criteria, and system complexity.
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