CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
SOC reporting addressing data security, availability, and privacy from a national CPA firm.
Overview
CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA), a Minnesota LLP holding CPA licenses across multiple states, performs SOC reporting including SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 2+, SOC for Supply Chain, and SOC for Cybersecurity. Its SOC 2 examinations address data security, confidentiality, availability, processing integrity, and privacy considerations.
Strengths
- ✓Licensed CPA firm (Minnesota LLP) with multi-state certifications
- ✓Full range of SOC reports including SOC 2+ and SOC for Cybersecurity
- ✓SOC 2 coverage across all five trust service categories
Consider
- •The SOC reporting page does not name specific frameworks such as ISO 27001, HIPAA, or PCI DSS
- •No founding year or pricing shown on the page
Frameworks covered
Regions served
Pricing and timeline in context
Based in Minneapolis, MN, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) 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 CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is for
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) 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 CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) SOC 2 audit cost?
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)'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 CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) SOC 2 audit take?
A typical Type 2 engagement with CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) 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 CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) cover?
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) 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 CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) an AICPA-licensed CPA firm?
Yes. CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) 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 CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) operate?
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN 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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