BDO USA
Third-party attestation and SOC reporting from a national assurance practice.
Overview
BDO USA performs SOC examinations through its third-party attestation practice, including SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, SOC for Cybersecurity, and SOC for Supply Chain. Its service auditors deliver these reports across sectors such as financial institutions, healthcare, government contracting, insurance, and technology.
Strengths
- ✓Full range of SOC report types including SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, and SOC for Cybersecurity
- ✓Broad industry coverage spanning financial services, healthcare, and technology
- ✓Established national assurance and attestation practice
Consider
- •The SOC services page does not detail additional frameworks such as ISO 27001 or PCI DSS
- •As a large national firm, pricing and timelines may suit larger organizations more than early-stage startups
Frameworks covered
Regions served
Pricing and timeline in context
Based in Chicago, IL, BDO USA quotes SOC 2 work in the $18K–$90K band — in line with 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, and SOC 2 Type 2 reports directly, and the fee scales with your headcount, the Trust Services Criteria in scope, and any frameworks you bundle. Plan for roughly 8–22 weeks on a Type 2 engagement. Compare it against the full SOC 2 audit cost benchmark before you commit.
Who BDO USA is for
BDO USA works most often with SaaS, Fintech, and Healthcare companies. 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 BDO USA SOC 2 audit cost?
BDO USA's SOC 2 engagements typically run $18K–$90K, 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 BDO USA SOC 2 audit take?
A typical Type 2 engagement with BDO USA takes about 8–22 weeks from kickoff to report, plus the observation window itself. Use the timeline calculator to estimate your own schedule.
What frameworks does BDO USA cover?
BDO USA covers SOC 1, SOC 2 Type 1, and SOC 2 Type 2. If you need several of these, bundling them into one engagement is usually cheaper than auditing each separately.
Is BDO USA an AICPA-licensed CPA firm?
Yes. BDO USA 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 BDO USA operate?
BDO USA is headquartered in Chicago, IL 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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