Moore Kingston Smith

Readiness/prep firm — does not issue the SOC 2 report itself

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Readiness for Type 1

$15K–$50K est.

Readiness for Type 2

$25K–$70K est.

Timeline

3–9 weeks

Accreditations

2 listed

Moore Kingston Smith is a specialist SOC 2 readiness firm in London, UK, UK that charges $25K–$70K for readiness ahead of a Type II audit with 3–9 week engagement timelines. Founded in 2016, they hold 2 accreditations and specialize in Technology, Financial Services, Professional Services, and 1 more. Their pricing is above average compared to the specialist average of $20.5K–$60.4K.

Readiness only. Moore Kingston Smith prepares companies for SOC 2 but does not issue the report. You will engage a separate CPA firm for the audit itself, and keeping the two apart is what protects the auditor's independence.

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Pricing

How Much Does Moore Kingston Smith Charge for SOC 2?

Estimated readiness ranges, placed against the broader specialist peer set. Numbers are directional; final pricing depends on scope, Trust Services Criteria, evidence quality, and observation period. These cover readiness work only — the audit fee is separate.

Readiness for Type 1: $15K–$50K
Readiness for Type 2: $25K–$70K
Timeline: 3–9 wk
Team Size: 5-15+
Deliverable: Standard delivery
Response Time: Highly responsive

Readiness for Type 2 Pricing Position

$7K observed market span · est. $450K

Moore Kingston Smith: $25K–$70K Specialist avg: $20.494K–$60.357K

Note: Pricing shown is estimated based on typical engagements. Use our SOC 2 cost calculator for a personalized estimate.

Not a like-for-like comparison: the tier average and market span above are drawn from firms that price the audit itself. Moore Kingston Smith's range covers readiness work only, so a lower band here does not mean a lower total cost of getting your SOC 2 report.

Timeline: The 3–9 week figure is the readiness window before your auditor is engaged, not the full engagement. A SOC 2 Type II also requires an observation period, typically 3–12 months depending on scope, before that window begins.

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Pricing context: 24%
Timeline context: 54%
Certifications: 2

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Compare Moore Kingston Smith with Similar Specialist Firms

Side-by-side pricing, timeline, and certification counts for the closest-priced peers in the specialist tier.

	Moore Kingston Smith	Accedere	Audit Advantage Group	CAS Assurance	Lazarus Alliance	Constellation GRC
Type II Cost	$25K–$70K readiness	$25K–$70K	$25K–$70K	$25K–$70K	$25K–$70K	$25K–$70K
Type I Cost	$15K–$50K readiness	$15K–$50K	$15K–$50K	$15K–$50K	$15K–$50K	$15K–$50K
Timeline	3–9 wk	4–10 wk	4–10 wk	4–10 wk	4–10 wk	4–10 wk
Team Size	5-15+	20–200	20–200	20–200	20–200	20–200
Certifications	2	3	1	2	6	1
Founded	2016	2017	2015	2018	2000	2015

About

Moore Kingston Smith Industry Fit

For buyers in Technology and Financial Services, Moore Kingston Smith fits the specialist profile when timeline (3–9 weeks) and Type II pricing ($25K–$70K) align with what specialist firms typically deliver. Their 2 active accreditations, including ICAEW, GDPR, extend that fit beyond pure SOC 2 into adjacent compliance frameworks.

Who Should Hire Moore Kingston Smith?

UK and European companies needing SOC 1/2, GDPR, ISAE 3402, cybersecurity assessments, and data privacy compliance with UK regulatory expertise

What Makes Moore Kingston Smith Different?

Part of Moore Kingston Smith (top-15 UK accounting firm); cybersecurity and data privacy specialists issuing ISAE 3000/3402 assurance (the UK/international equivalent of SOC 2, issued by ICAEW chartered accountants rather than an AICPA CPA) alongside GDPR compliance; dedicated Drata partner for the UK/EU market; extensive experience with charities and nonprofits alongside tech companies. Trades on the Drata Audit Alliance directory as "Moore ClearComm" — same firm.

Fit check

Is Moore Kingston Smith Right for You?

You're on a tight deadline — they can start and deliver in as few as 3 weeks
You're in financial services with regulatory audit requirements
You already use Drata, Sprinto and want an auditor who integrates with it
You want a firm that focuses primarily on SOC 2 and compliance audits

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Expertise

Industries, certifications, and platforms.

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What Industries Does Moore Kingston Smith Serve?

4 industries. Specialist average: 6.

What Certifications Does Moore Kingston Smith Hold?

2 certifications. Specialist average: 4.

What Platforms Does Moore Kingston Smith Integrate With?

Audit Platform

Drata-optimized

Buyer questions

Moore Kingston Smith SOC 2 Audit FAQ

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Does Moore Kingston Smith issue the SOC 2 report?

Moore Kingston Smith prepares companies for SOC 2 but does not issue the report. You will engage a separate CPA firm for the audit itself, and keeping the two apart is what protects the auditor's independence.

How much does a SOC 2 readiness engagement from Moore Kingston Smith cost?

We estimate Moore Kingston Smith at $15K to $50K to get you ready for a Type I, and $25K to $70K for a Type II. That is readiness work only — the audit fee you pay the CPA firm that issues the report is separate and on top. Final pricing depends on your scope, how many trust service criteria you take on, and how much of your control set already exists.

How long does a SOC 2 readiness engagement take with Moore Kingston Smith?

The 3–9 week range is Moore Kingston Smith's readiness window — scoping, control design, remediation, and evidence organization. The audit itself comes after, on your auditor's clock: a Type II adds an observation period of typically 3–12 months before fieldwork even begins. Budget the two stages separately.

What industries does Moore Kingston Smith specialize in?

Moore Kingston Smith has deep expertise in Technology, Financial Services, Professional Services, Charities / Nonprofits. They are best suited for UK and European companies needing SOC 1/2, GDPR, ISAE 3402, cybersecurity assessments, and data privacy compliance with UK regulatory expertise

What accreditations does Moore Kingston Smith hold?

Moore Kingston Smith holds 2 accreditations: ICAEW, GDPR.

What compliance platform does Moore Kingston Smith use?

Moore Kingston Smith uses Drata-optimized for their readiness engagements. They integrate with Drata, Sprinto for evidence collection and compliance automation. Deliverables are delivered via Standard delivery.

Is Moore Kingston Smith a good SOC 2 readiness provider?

Moore Kingston Smith is a specialist SOC 2 readiness firm founded in 2016 with 10 years of experience. Part of Moore Kingston Smith (top-15 UK accounting firm); cybersecurity and data privacy specialists issuing ISAE 3000/3402 assurance (the UK/international equivalent of SOC 2, issued by ICAEW chartered accountants rather than an AICPA CPA) alongside GDPR compliance; dedicated Drata partner for the UK/EU market; extensive experience with charities and nonprofits alongside tech companies. Trades on the Drata Audit Alliance directory as "Moore ClearComm" — same firm. They are best suited for organizations that need technology, financial services, professional services expertise.

Where is Moore Kingston Smith located?

Moore Kingston Smith is headquartered in London, UK, UK. They serve clients across the UK and can conduct readiness engagements remotely.

How does Moore Kingston Smith compare to other specialist firms in this directory?

Compared to the 68 specialist firms in our directory, Moore Kingston Smith's SOC 2 readiness pricing ($25K–$70K) is above average (tier average: $20.494K–$60.357K). They hold 2 certifications vs. the tier average of 4. Their minimum timeline of 3 weeks is faster than the tier average. Read that comparison with care: most firms in the tier are audit firms, so their bands cover the report itself while these cover readiness work only.

Who should hire Moore Kingston Smith for a SOC 2 readiness engagement?

Moore Kingston Smith is best suited for UK and European companies needing SOC 1/2, GDPR, ISAE 3402, cybersecurity assessments, and data privacy compliance with UK regulatory expertise Their key differentiator is: Part of Moore Kingston Smith (top-15 UK accounting firm); cybersecurity and data privacy specialists issuing ISAE 3000/3402 assurance (the UK/international equivalent of SOC 2, issued by ICAEW chartered accountants rather than an AICPA CPA) alongside GDPR compliance; dedicated Drata partner for the UK/EU market; extensive experience with charities and nonprofits alongside tech companies. Trades on the Drata Audit Alliance directory as "Moore ClearComm" — same firm.

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Questions to Ask Moore Kingston Smith 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.

Your team is sized at 5-15+. How many auditors will be assigned to my engagement, and who is the engagement lead — a partner, a senior manager, or a staff auditor?
You quote 3–9 weeks. What pushes a project to the longer end of that range, and what does "audit-ready on day one" look like to you?
Your Readiness for Type 2 range is $25K–$70K. What's included at each end, and what scope changes would push pricing above the top of that range?
You integrate with Drata, Sprinto. If our team uses a different GRC tool, what's the evidence-handoff process and does it change your fee?
Which CPA firms do you hand off to, and will you stay involved through fieldwork once the auditor is engaged?
How do you handle subservice carve-outs (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) versus inclusive subservice organizations when defining our scope?
When you find an issue mid-audit, what's your remediation cadence — same-day flagging, weekly checkpoints, or an end-of-fieldwork rollup?
Do you have surge windows (e.g., Q4 financial-year close) when start dates slip, and how far in advance do we need to lock the engagement to avoid them?