Buzzacott
ICAEW-registered UK chartered accountancy firm providing independent SOC 1, SOC 2 and SOC 3 assurance reports.
Overview
Buzzacott is a leading UK accountancy and advisory firm founded in 1919 and headquartered in London. Its risk advisory practice issues independent assurance reports on service organisations' internal controls, including SOC 1, SOC 2 and SOC 3, working to standards such as ISAE 3000, ISAE 3402, and AAF 01/20. Buzzacott Audit LLP is registered to carry out audit work by the ICAEW (the UK chartered-accountancy equivalent of CPA licensure).
Strengths
- ✓Established chartered accountancy firm (1919) with ICAEW-registered audit entity, the CPA equivalent for issuing SOC reports in the UK
- ✓Offers the full SOC range (SOC 1, 2 and 3) plus related ISAE 3000/3402 and AAF 01/20 assurance
- ✓Independent third-party assurance specialism within a larger advisory practice
Consider
- •The SOC page does not separately label Type 1 vs Type 2; both are standard under its ISAE-based methodology
- •Sector focus skews to charities, financial services, education and legal rather than tech-only
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Pricing and timeline in context
Founded in 1919 and based in London, UK, Buzzacott 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 Buzzacott is for
Buzzacott works most often with SaaS and Fintech 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 Buzzacott SOC 2 audit cost?
Buzzacott'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 Buzzacott SOC 2 audit take?
A typical Type 2 engagement with Buzzacott 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 Buzzacott cover?
Buzzacott 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 Buzzacott an AICPA-licensed CPA firm?
Yes. Buzzacott 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 Buzzacott operate?
Buzzacott is headquartered in London, UK and serves clients across United Kingdom. SOC 2 is a US attestation standard, so a US-licensed firm can serve clients wherever they are based.
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