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Smith + Howard

Type 1 cost
$25K–$80K
Type 2 cost
$40K–$100K
Timeline
6–14 weeks
Accreditations
1 listed

Smith + Howard is a national SOC 2 audit firm in Atlanta, GA, USA that charges $40K–$100K for Type II audits with 6–14 week timelines. Founded in 1971, they hold 1 accreditations and specialize in SaaS, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and 1 more. Their pricing is in the mid-range compared to the national average of $38.8K–$99.2K.

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Pricing

How Much Does Smith + Howard Charge for SOC 2?

Estimated Type 1 and Type 2 ranges, placed against the broader national peer set. Numbers are directional; final pricing depends on scope, Trust Services Criteria, evidence quality, and observation period.

Type I Cost
$25K–$80K
Type II Cost
$40K–$100K
Timeline
6–14 wk
Team Size
500-5000+
Report Delivery
PDF report delivery
Response Time
Standard business-hours response

Type II Pricing Position

$7K $450K
Smith + Howard: $40K–$100K National avg: $38.788K–$99.242K

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

Pricing context
9%

of National firms charge more for Type II.

Timeline context
9%

of National firms have longer minimum timelines.

Certifications
1

listed certifications. Tier average: 2.

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Type II Cost $40K–$100K $40K–$100K$40K–$100K$40K–$100K$40K–$100K$40K–$100K
Type I Cost $25K–$80K $25K–$50K$25K–$80K$25K–$80K$25K–$80K$25K–$80K
Timeline 6–14 wk 4–9 wk6–14 wk6–14 wk6–14 wk6–14 wk
Team Size 500-5000+ 10000–110001000–5000350–5000600–50008000
Certifications 1 91121
Founded 1971 19511952197519801903
About

Smith + Howard Industry Fit

For buyers in SaaS and Healthcare, Smith + Howard fits the national profile when timeline (6–14 weeks) and Type II pricing ($40K–$100K) align with what national firms typically deliver.

Who Should Hire Smith + Howard?

Mid-market and enterprise SaaS companies needing comprehensive SOC 2 compliance with ongoing advisory support.

What Makes Smith + Howard Different?

30-year history in SOC reporting combined with full-service national CPA firm resources for complete compliance.

Fit check

Is Smith + Howard Right for You?

  • You're in healthcare and need HIPAA-aware auditors
  • You're in financial services with regulatory audit requirements
  • You're a SaaS company going through SOC 2 for the first time
  • You already use Sprinto and want an auditor who integrates with it
  • You value an established firm with 55+ years of audit experience

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Expertise

Industries, certifications, and platforms.

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What Industries Does Smith + Howard Serve?

4 industries. National average: 6.

SaaS Healthcare Manufacturing Financial Services

What Certifications Does Smith + Howard Hold?

1 certifications. National average: 2.

AICPA

What Platforms Does Smith + Howard Integrate With?

Sprinto

Audit Platform

Standard CPA workpapers

Buyer questions

Smith + Howard SOC 2 Audit FAQ

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How much does a SOC 2 audit from Smith + Howard cost?

Smith + Howard SOC 2 Type I audits typically range from $25K to $80K. Type II audits range from $40K to $100K. This is in the mid-range for national firms — the national tier average is $38.788K–$99.242K. Final pricing depends on your organization's scope, number of trust service criteria, and system complexity.

How long does a SOC 2 audit take with Smith + Howard?

A typical SOC 2 engagement with Smith + Howard takes 6 to 14 weeks from start to report delivery.

What industries does Smith + Howard specialize in?

Smith + Howard has deep expertise in SaaS, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Financial Services. They are best suited for Mid-market and enterprise SaaS companies needing comprehensive SOC 2 compliance with ongoing advisory support.

What accreditations does Smith + Howard hold?

Smith + Howard holds 1 accreditations: AICPA.

What audit platform does Smith + Howard use?

Smith + Howard uses Standard CPA workpapers for their audit engagements. They integrate with Sprinto for evidence collection and compliance automation. Reports are delivered via PDF report delivery.

Is Smith + Howard a good SOC 2 auditor?

Smith + Howard is a national SOC 2 audit firm founded in 1971 with 55 years of experience. 30-year history in SOC reporting combined with full-service national CPA firm resources for complete compliance. They are best suited for organizations that need saas, healthcare, manufacturing expertise.

Where is Smith + Howard located?

Smith + Howard is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, USA. They serve clients across the United States and can conduct SOC 2 audits remotely.

How does Smith + Howard compare to other national SOC 2 auditors?

Compared to the 33 national firms in our directory, Smith + Howard's Type II pricing ($40K–$100K) is in the mid-range (tier average: $38.788K–$99.242K). They hold 1 certifications vs. the tier average of 2. Their minimum timeline of 6 weeks is faster than the tier average.

Who should hire Smith + Howard for a SOC 2 audit?

Smith + Howard is best suited for Mid-market and enterprise SaaS companies needing comprehensive SOC 2 compliance with ongoing advisory support. Their key differentiator is: 30-year history in SOC reporting combined with full-service national CPA firm resources for complete compliance.

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Questions to Ask Smith + Howard 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.

  1. Your team is sized at 500-5000+. How many auditors will be assigned to my engagement, and who is the engagement lead — a partner, a senior manager, or a staff auditor?
  2. You quote 6–14 weeks. What pushes a project to the longer end of that range, and what does "audit-ready on day one" look like to you?
  3. Your Type II range is $40K–$100K. What's included at each end, and what scope changes would push pricing above the top of that range?
  4. You integrate with Sprinto. If our team uses a different GRC tool, what's the evidence-handoff process and does it change your fee?
  5. Who reviews and signs the report on your side — is that a partner-level CPA, and how involved are they during fieldwork versus only at sign-off?
  6. How do you handle subservice carve-outs (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) versus inclusive subservice organizations when defining our scope?
  7. When you find an issue mid-audit, what's your remediation cadence — same-day flagging, weekly checkpoints, or an end-of-fieldwork rollup?
  8. 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?
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