BARR Advisory
Cloud-focused security and compliance CPA firm serving regulated, high-value-data organizations.
Overview
BARR Advisory, P.A. is a cloud-focused cybersecurity and compliance firm founded in 2014 near Kansas City. It provides SOC 1/2/3 and SOC for Cybersecurity, ISO certifications, HITRUST, FedRAMP/CMMC, PCI DSS, and virtual CISO services, reporting clients across more than 20 countries with a concentration in cloud service providers.
Strengths
- ✓Specializes in cloud service providers and regulated industries
- ✓Combines attestation with advisory like virtual CISO
- ✓International reach across 20+ countries
Consider
- •Smaller than the largest national assessors
Frameworks covered
Regions served
Works with
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Pricing and timeline in context
Founded in 2014 and based in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, BARR Advisory quotes SOC 2 work in the $15K–$50K band — below the national firm median of $18K–$90K 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 8–18 weeks on a Type 2 engagement. Compare it against the full SOC 2 audit cost benchmark before you commit.
Who BARR Advisory is for
BARR Advisory works most often with SaaS, Fintech, Healthcare, and GovTech companies, serving clients across United States and Global. Its broad 7-framework coverage suits teams that want to consolidate several audits — SOC 2 plus ISO 27001, HIPAA, or PCI — under one firm. Scale-ups and mid-market companies that want experienced, credible coverage without Big Four pricing are the typical fit.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a BARR Advisory SOC 2 audit cost?
BARR Advisory's SOC 2 engagements typically run $15K–$50K, 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 BARR Advisory SOC 2 audit take?
A typical Type 2 engagement with BARR Advisory takes about 8–18 weeks from kickoff to report, plus the observation window itself. Use the timeline calculator to estimate your own schedule.
What frameworks does BARR Advisory cover?
BARR Advisory 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 BARR Advisory an AICPA-licensed CPA firm?
Yes. BARR Advisory 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 BARR Advisory operate?
BARR Advisory is headquartered in Shawnee Mission, Kansas and serves clients across United States and Global. SOC 2 is a US attestation standard, so a US-licensed firm can serve clients wherever they are based.
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