CBIZ (formerly Marcum)
Large US accounting and advisory firm offering SOC 1 and SOC 2 examinations.
Overview
Marcum LLP was a large independent public accounting and advisory firm in New York providing SOC 1 and SOC 2 examinations through its risk advisory practice. In November 2024 Marcum combined with CBIZ, and SOC services are now offered under CBIZ across many US markets.
Strengths
- ✓Backed by a large national accounting platform
- ✓Provides both SOC 1 and SOC 2 examinations
- ✓Wide US office footprint
Consider
- •Marcum brand transitioned to CBIZ (Nov 2024) — confirm entity
Frameworks covered
Regions served
Pricing and timeline in context
Based in New York, New York, CBIZ (formerly Marcum) quotes SOC 2 work in the $20K–$70K 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, 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 10–20 weeks on a Type 2 engagement. Compare it against the full SOC 2 audit cost benchmark before you commit.
Who CBIZ (formerly Marcum) is for
CBIZ (formerly Marcum) 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 CBIZ (formerly Marcum) SOC 2 audit cost?
CBIZ (formerly Marcum)'s SOC 2 engagements typically run $20K–$70K, 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 CBIZ (formerly Marcum) SOC 2 audit take?
A typical Type 2 engagement with CBIZ (formerly Marcum) takes about 10–20 weeks from kickoff to report, plus the observation window itself. Use the timeline calculator to estimate your own schedule.
What frameworks does CBIZ (formerly Marcum) cover?
CBIZ (formerly Marcum) 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 CBIZ (formerly Marcum) an AICPA-licensed CPA firm?
Yes. CBIZ (formerly Marcum) 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 CBIZ (formerly Marcum) operate?
CBIZ (formerly Marcum) is headquartered in New York, New York 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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