SOC 2 + HIPAA Overlay Engagements: How They Work
HIPAA mapping in a SOC 2 engagement: evidence-file boundaries, bridge-letter cadence, and how auditors structure a combined SOC 2 + HIPAA report.
SAV Associates is a specialist SOC 2 audit firm in Toronto, ON, Canada that charges $15K–$45K for Type II audits with 3–10 week timelines. Founded in 2013, they hold 4 accreditations and specialize in Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, and 2 more. Their pricing is below average compared to the specialist average of $21K–$61.9K.
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Estimated Type 1 and Type 2 ranges, placed against the broader specialist peer set. Numbers are directional; final pricing depends on scope, Trust Services Criteria, evidence quality, and observation period.
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Side-by-side pricing, timeline, and certification counts for the 5 closest-priced peers in the specialist tier.
| SAV Associates | AARC-360 | Audit Peak | Auditwerx | Dansa D'Arata Soucia LLP | Geels Norton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type II Cost | $15K–$45K | $15K–$45K | $15K–$45K | $15K–$45K | $15K–$45K | $15K–$45K |
| Type I Cost | $10K–$30K | $10K–$30K | $10K–$30K | $10K–$30K | $10K–$30K | $10K–$30K |
| Timeline | 3–10 wk | 4–12 wk | 3–9 wk | 3–12 wk | 3–9 wk | 2–6 wk |
| Team Size | 10-50+ | 10–25 | 10–25 | 25–100 | 25–75 | 5–15 |
| Certifications | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Founded | 2013 | 2014 | 2021 | 2009 | 2003 | 2020 |
For buyers in Technology and Financial Services, SAV Associates fits the specialist profile when timeline (3–10 weeks) and Type II pricing ($15K–$45K) align with what specialist firms typically deliver. Their 4 active accreditations, including CPA, CA, ISO 27001 Certification Body, extend that fit beyond pure SOC 2 into adjacent compliance frameworks.
Canadian and international companies needing SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, AML, or blockchain compliance from a dual CPA firm and ISO Certification Body
Both a CPA audit firm AND an accredited ISO Certification Body — rare dual capability; Big 4 CPA and CA professional backgrounds; blockchain and crypto compliance expertise; specialist socassurance.ca division; serves large corporations to growth-stage companies internationally
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SAV Associates SOC 2 Type I audits typically range from $10K to $30K. Type II audits range from $15K to $45K. This is below average for specialist firms — the specialist tier average is $21.025K–$61.882K. Final pricing depends on your organization's scope, number of trust service criteria, and system complexity.
A typical SOC 2 engagement with SAV Associates takes 3 to 10 weeks from start to report delivery. They offer accelerated timelines for organizations that are audit-ready.
SAV Associates has deep expertise in Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, FinTech, Enterprise. They are best suited for Canadian and international companies needing SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, AML, or blockchain compliance from a dual CPA firm and ISO Certification Body
SAV Associates holds 4 accreditations: CPA, CA, ISO 27001 Certification Body, PCI DSS QSA.
SAV Associates uses Proprietary (also operates socassurance.ca) for their audit engagements. They integrate with Drata, Sprinto for evidence collection and compliance automation. Reports are delivered via Standard delivery.
SAV Associates is a specialist SOC 2 audit firm founded in 2013 with 13 years of experience. Both a CPA audit firm AND an accredited ISO Certification Body — rare dual capability; Big 4 CPA and CA professional backgrounds; blockchain and crypto compliance expertise; specialist socassurance.ca division; serves large corporations to growth-stage companies internationally They are best suited for organizations that need technology, financial services, healthcare expertise.
SAV Associates is headquartered in Toronto, ON, Canada. They serve clients across the Canada and can conduct SOC 2 audits remotely.
Compared to the 65 specialist firms in our directory, SAV Associates's Type II pricing ($15K–$45K) is below average (tier average: $21.025K–$61.882K). They hold 4 certifications vs. the tier average of 4. Their minimum timeline of 3 weeks is faster than the tier average.
SAV Associates is best suited for Canadian and international companies needing SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, AML, or blockchain compliance from a dual CPA firm and ISO Certification Body Their key differentiator is: Both a CPA audit firm AND an accredited ISO Certification Body — rare dual capability; Big 4 CPA and CA professional backgrounds; blockchain and crypto compliance expertise; specialist socassurance.ca division; serves large corporations to growth-stage companies internationally
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