Cherry Bekaert
Full-spectrum SOC reporting from a national CPA firm, including SOC 2+ mapped to additional security frameworks.
Overview
Cherry Bekaert LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that issues attest reports, providing SOC 1, SOC 2/2+, SOC 3, SOC for Cybersecurity, and SOC for Supply Chain examinations. Its SOC 2+ engagements can layer in additional frameworks such as NIST 800-53/171, ISO 27001, HITRUST/HIPAA, PCI, CSA, and CMMC. Advisory work is delivered through a separate non-attest entity, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC.
Strengths
- ✓Licensed CPA firm issuing the full SOC report family directly
- ✓SOC 2+ option maps controls to ISO 27001, HIPAA/HITRUST, PCI, and other frameworks
- ✓National multi-office firm serving financial services, technology, healthcare, and data centers
Consider
- •Attest and advisory services are split across two legal entities, so engagement scope should be clarified upfront
- •Founding year and office footprint not stated on the SOC services page
Frameworks covered
Regions served
Pricing and timeline in context
Based in Raleigh, NC, Cherry Bekaert 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, SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI DSS 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 Cherry Bekaert is for
Cherry Bekaert works most often with SaaS, Fintech, and Healthcare companies. Its broad 6-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 Cherry Bekaert SOC 2 audit cost?
Cherry Bekaert'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 Cherry Bekaert SOC 2 audit take?
A typical Type 2 engagement with Cherry Bekaert 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 Cherry Bekaert cover?
Cherry Bekaert covers SOC 1, SOC 2 Type 1, SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. If you need several of these, bundling them into one engagement is usually cheaper than auditing each separately.
Is Cherry Bekaert an AICPA-licensed CPA firm?
Yes. Cherry Bekaert 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 Cherry Bekaert operate?
Cherry Bekaert is headquartered in Raleigh, NC 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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