AARC-360
PCAOB-registered CPA firm specializing in SOC examinations and IT compliance attestations.
Overview
AARC-360 is a PCAOB-registered firm of Certified Public Accountants and Advisors based in the Atlanta, Georgia area (Alpharetta), operating since 2014. It performs independent SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2 examinations against the AICPA Trust Services Criteria, along with SOC 1 and SOC 3 reports. The firm also offers ISO/IEC 27001:2022, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and GDPR compliance services, primarily serving SaaS, cloud, healthcare technology, fintech, and managed service providers.
Strengths
- ✓Explicitly a licensed CPA firm and PCAOB-registered, focused on assurance, risk, and compliance
- ✓Broad framework coverage spanning SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and GDPR
- ✓Specialist focus on SOC and IT-audit work rather than general accounting
Consider
- •Smaller boutique firm, which may mean more limited capacity than national firms
- •Some pages reference being 'SOC 2 Type 1 certified' as an organization, which is distinct from the examination services it provides to clients
Frameworks covered
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Pricing and timeline in context
Founded in 2014 and based in Alpharetta/Atlanta, Georgia, AARC-360 quotes SOC 2 work in the $10K–$40K band — in line with the boutique median of $10K–$40K across the firms we track. As an AICPA-licensed CPA firm it issues SOC 1, SOC 2 Type 1, SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and GDPR reports directly, and the fee scales with your headcount, the Trust Services Criteria in scope, and any frameworks you bundle. Plan for roughly 6–16 weeks on a Type 2 engagement. Compare it against the full SOC 2 audit cost benchmark before you commit.
Who AARC-360 is for
AARC-360 works most often with SaaS, Fintech, and Healthcare companies. Its broad 7-framework coverage suits teams that want to consolidate several audits — SOC 2 plus ISO 27001, HIPAA, or PCI — under one firm. Startups and first-time buyers that want a fast, affordable, hands-on engagement are the sweet spot.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a AARC-360 SOC 2 audit cost?
AARC-360's SOC 2 engagements typically run $10K–$40K, depending on your headcount, the Trust Services Criteria in scope, and how many frameworks you bundle. Because no firm publishes fixed pricing, request a scoped quote — you can get three matched quotes on identical scope to compare.
How long does a AARC-360 SOC 2 audit take?
A typical Type 2 engagement with AARC-360 takes about 6–16 weeks from kickoff to report, plus the observation window itself. Use the timeline calculator to estimate your own schedule.
What frameworks does AARC-360 cover?
AARC-360 covers SOC 1, SOC 2 Type 1, SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and GDPR. If you need several of these, bundling them into one engagement is usually cheaper than auditing each separately.
Is AARC-360 an AICPA-licensed CPA firm?
Yes. AARC-360 is an AICPA-licensed CPA firm, which is a requirement to issue a SOC 2 report — only licensed CPA firms can. It's worth confirming a firm's AICPA peer-review status before signing; see questions to ask a SOC 2 auditor.
Where does AARC-360 operate?
AARC-360 is headquartered in Alpharetta/Atlanta, Georgia and serves clients across United States. SOC 2 is a US attestation standard, so a US-licensed firm can serve clients wherever they are based.
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