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Schneider Downs
- Licensed CPA firm — can issue a SOC 2 report
- AICPA peer review: Pass · Accepted May 27, 2026 · Verify at AICPA → ·
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Review period: Jun 1, 2024–May 31, 2025 · Record checked: Sep 3, 2026
Schneider Downs is a full-service CPA SOC 2 audit firm in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Its estimated SOC 2 Type II audit price is $15,000–$88,000; fieldwork to report takes 4–8 weeks.
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“The SOC 1 and SOC 2 teams are great to work with, and they are talented professionals.”
— Jim Risbon, Federated Hermes
How Much Does Schneider Downs Charge for SOC 2?
Schneider Downs's estimated SOC 2 Type II audit price is $15,000–$88,000; fieldwork to report takes 4–8 weeks.
- Type 1 cost
- $12K–$48K
- Type 2 cost
- $15K–$88K
- Timeline
- 4–8 wk
- Team Size
- 500-700+
- Report Delivery
- 4-8 weeks
- Response Time
- 24-hour response
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 4–8 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
- 65%
- Timeline context
- 75%
- Accreditations
- 7
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/schneider-downs/ · compiled and maintained by soc2auditors.org.
Client Testimonials
"Through Schneider Downs' SOC 2 Readiness Program, we received valuable guidance on control design and had the opportunity to validate those controls through a structured 'dry run' of the evidence collection process. This exercise allowed us to refine how we gathered evidence, strengthen our policy documentation, and ensure our processes were both practical and audit ready. As a result, we entered the formal audit with confidence. Our controls were well designed, our processes were mature, and our organization was fully prepared."
"I've never been a fan of compliance for its own sake. Checkbox exercises don't equal real security. Schneider Downs brings a mindset and methodology that avoids the performative and focuses on meaningful outcomes."
Which firms are closest to Schneider Downs 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.
| Schneider Downs | 360 Advanced Sponsored | Thoropass Sponsored | Johnson Lambert LLP | Frazier & Deeter | RSM Australia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type II Cost | $15K–$88K | $15K–$80K | $12K–$85K | $25K–$80K | $25K–$75K | $30K–$70K |
| Type I Cost | $12K–$48K | $15K–$60K | $8K–$15K | $15K–$45K | $15K–$35K | $18K–$40K |
| Timeline | 4–8 wk | 3–12 wk | 2–6 wk | 6–14 wk | 4–14 wk | 5–14 wk |
| Team Size | 500-700+ | 51–200 | 200–250 | 220–240 | 600–1000 | 1800–2000 |
| Itemized Accreditations | 7 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 3 |
| Licensed CPA issuer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AICPA peer review | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass | n/a |
| Founded | 1956 | 2004 | 2019 | 1986 | 1981 | 1926 |
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Who Should Hire Schneider Downs?
Schneider Downs Industry Fit
For buyers in Technology and Healthcare, Schneider Downs fits the full-service CPA profile when its 4–8 weeks timeline and Type II pricing ($15K–$88K) align with the buyer's scope. Their 7 active accreditations, including CMMC C3PAO, HITRUST Assessor, PCI DSS QSA, extend that fit beyond pure SOC 2 into adjacent compliance frameworks.
Service organizations preparing a first or recurring SOC examination that want a collaborative CPA team and optional SOC 2+ criteria.
Is Schneider Downs Right for You?
- You're preparing for a first SOC examination and want a collaborative, educational approach
- You want a CPA firm that delivers SOC reports at volume (the firm reports more than 200 a year)
- You need SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, or SOC for Cybersecurity or Supply Chain reporting from one firm
- You want SOC 2 combined with HITRUST, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, NIST, or HIPAA criteria in a SOC 2+ report
- You prefer one team with IT controls, internal audit, external audit, and cybersecurity experience
- You operate in technology, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, energy, or another complex industry
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What Makes Schneider Downs Different?
Staffs SOC engagements with IT, internal audit, and external audit professionals, and maps SOC 2+ reports to HITRUST, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, or NIST criteria.
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What credentials does Schneider Downs list?
Match this firm to your industry, overlapping frameworks you need alongside SOC 2, and the GRC stack you already run.
What Industries Does Schneider Downs Serve?
17 industries. Full-service CPA average: 6.
What Certifications and Accreditations Does Schneider Downs List?
7 accreditations. Full-service CPA average: 2.
What GRC Platforms Does Schneider Downs Work With?
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Schneider Downs on the verification record
Schneider Downs's registry record was last verified 2026-06-11. Its AICPA peer-review result is Pass, retrieved 2026-09-03.
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