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Whitley Penn
- Licensed CPA firm — can issue a SOC 2 report
- AICPA peer review: Pass · Accepted Feb 5, 2025 · Verify at AICPA → ·
Details
Review period: May 1, 2023–Apr 30, 2024 · Record checked: Sep 3, 2026
Whitley Penn is a full-service cpa SOC 2 audit firm in Fort Worth, TX, USA. Type II: $30K–$80K. Timeline: 8–20 weeks.
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How Much Does Whitley Penn Charge for SOC 2?
Estimated Type 1 and Type 2 ranges, placed against the broader full-service cpa peer set. Numbers are directional; final pricing depends on scope, Trust Services Criteria, evidence quality, and observation period.
- Type 1 cost
- $20K–$60K
- Type 2 cost
- $30K–$80K
- Timeline
- 8–20 wk
- Team Size
- 800-900
- Report Delivery
- Digital delivery
- Response Time
- Contact for response time
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 8–20 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
- 36%
- Timeline context
- 5%
- Accreditations
- 2
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/whitley-penn/ · compiled and maintained by soc2auditors.org.
Which firms are closest to Whitley Penn 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.
| Whitley Penn | 360 Advanced Sponsored | Thoropass Sponsored | AAFCPAs | Anders CPAs + Advisors | Baker Newman Noyes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type II Cost | $30K–$80K | $15K–$80K | $12K–$85K | $30K–$80K | $30K–$80K | $30K–$80K |
| Type I Cost | $20K–$60K | $15K–$60K | $8K–$15K | $20K–$60K | $20K–$60K | $20K–$50K |
| Timeline | 8–20 wk | 3–12 wk | 2–6 wk | 6–12 wk | 8–20 wk | 6–16 wk |
| Team Size | 800-900 | 51–200 | 200–250 | 350–1000 | 380–410 | 300–320 |
| Itemized Accreditations | 2 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Licensed CPA issuer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AICPA peer review | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Founded | 1984 | 2004 | 2019 | 1973 | 1965 | 1995 |
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Who Should Hire Whitley Penn?
Whitley Penn Industry Fit
For buyers in Technology and Healthcare, Whitley Penn fits the full-service cpa profile when its 8–20 weeks timeline and Type II pricing ($30K–$80K) align with the buyer's scope. Their 2 active accreditations, including PCAOB, extend that fit beyond pure SOC 2 into adjacent compliance frameworks.
Texas-based and Southwest-focused companies needing a PCAOB-registered, full-service CPA firm offering SOC reporting alongside technology-driven audit services, risk advisory, and cybersecurity.
Is Whitley Penn Right for You?
- You're a healthcare company looking for SOC 2 support
- You're in financial services with regulatory audit requirements
of 2 criteria match. Get a personalized quote
What Makes Whitley Penn Different?
Whitley Penn is a 42-year-old Texas Top 100 CPA firm registered with PCAOB, DOL, and AICPA, offering SOC reports as part of a technology-enhanced audit practice with data analytics tooling; member of HLB International (150+ countries).
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What credentials does Whitley Penn list?
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What Industries Does Whitley Penn Serve?
10 industries. Full-service CPA average: 6.
What Certifications and Accreditations Does Whitley Penn List?
2 accreditations. Full-service CPA average: 2.
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