Compare 192 attestation-capable firms that issue Type 1 reports. Type 1 is the bridge when a customer needs proof before your Type 2 observation period can finish. Listed fieldwork times are in weeks.
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For a deal blocked on a report, Thoropass bundles the GRC platform with the audit from $9,995 for Type 1 + Type 2, and Zero Day CPA is the economical Type 1 from $5K in 2–6 weeks. We compare 192 Type 1 firms; the fastest listed path is 1 week.
Zero Day CPA is the economical pick for a first Type 1 from a credentialed boutique CPA. Every audit manager brings 5+ years at a Big Four or major national firm, so health-tech, SaaS, fintech, and AI startups get enterprise-grade rigor at fixed pricing from around $5K, a 2 to 6 week turnaround, and SOC 1/2/3 plus HIPAA coverage.
Thoropass is the pick when a first Type 1 needs to ship alongside a GRC platform on a single contract. One vendor handles platform setup, the Type 1 audit, and the Type 2 transition with shared evidence, fixed-fee pricing 25 to 50 percent below traditional firms.
MJD Advisors is the pick for a fixed-fee Type 1 from a specialist CPA at the lower end of the credentialed range. 2 to 6 weeks, predictable scope, and a clean Type 2 path when the observation window starts.
Prescient Security is an option for Series A and growth-stage companies already on Vanta or Drata: Vanta partner, Slack-based audit communication, no on-site visits, and a Type 1 that ships inside the listed fieldwork window.
Type 1 makes sense when a customer will accept point-in-time assurance while the Type 2 observation period runs. It tests whether controls are suitably designed on a specific date, so it can close a near-term procurement gap. Confirm the buyer accepts that bridge before paying for a separate report.
A Type 1 report is less useful when the buyer explicitly requires operating evidence. In that case, direct the budget and project plan toward Type 2 rather than adding a credential that will not move procurement.
Agree on the Type 2 observation start date with the CPA. It may overlap Type 1 fieldwork when the scope and controls are ready. Using the same CPA firm and system boundary may reduce repeated discovery, but each report needs its own procedures and opinion.
Ask the proposal to show both phases, the observation dates, each report date, and separate fees. A fast Type 1 quote is hard to compare when the Type 2 follow-on is vague.
Compare readiness requirements, report timing, buyer recognition, and the Type 2 follow-on before comparing price. The fastest firm still needs implemented controls to test. A credible proposal states what must exist at kickoff, what evidence the CPA will sample, and when the signed report can reach procurement.
The picks above separate fixed-scope specialists, platform-native firms, and broader practices. Choose the model that fits the deal rather than treating speed as the only ranking signal.
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Every listed firm can issue a Type 1 report. Sort by timeline when a deal is gated; confirm readiness expectations before signing, because a fast auditor cannot issue a report for controls that do not exist yet. Pricing is in USD and timelines are in weeks.
Type 1 and Type 2 figures reflect a mix of firm-confirmed numbers, public sources, and our own estimates, refreshed periodically. Actual cost depends on company size, scope, and Trust Service Criteria.
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Type 1 validates control design at a point in time. It is useful for sales deadlines, but it is not a replacement for annual Type 2 evidence.
| Factor | Type 1 | Type 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Audit question | Are controls designed suitably today? | Did controls operate effectively over time? |
| Buyer use | Bridge for a near-term deal | Enterprise procurement standard |
| Timeline | Weeks to a few months | Observation period plus fieldwork |
| Best next move | Start Type 2 observation immediately after issue | Renew annually with continuous evidence |
Ask each firm for a written scope, a readiness gate, and a proposed Type 1 report date. Price the Type 2 follow-on separately.
Ask procurement to confirm in writing whether a Type 1 report is acceptable for this deal and when it needs Type 2.
Ask whether the same CPA firm can handle both reports and when Type 2 observation can begin.
A fixed Security-only scope keeps the Type 1 useful and fast. Add criteria only when the buyer requires them.
When Type 1 closes the deal, how fast it can move, and how it connects to Type 2.
Send the scope once. We route it to firms that can quote the bridge and the follow-on observation period together.
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