Fortreum (Fortreum Associates)
Licensed CPA firm delivering integrated SOC and federal-focused IT security audits.
Overview
Fortreum Associates is a licensed and registered CPA firm specializing in information security audits, examinations, and attestations including SOC 1 and SOC 2. It pairs SOC reporting with federal compliance work (FedRAMP, CMMC, FISMA, GovRAMP) and additional frameworks such as ISO 27001, HIPAA/HITECH, and PCI DSS. The firm serves federal cloud, defense/DIB, commercial, and state and local clients from Northern Virginia.
Strengths
- ✓Explicitly a licensed and registered CPA firm performing SOC 1 and SOC 2 attestations
- ✓Strong federal/government security audit pedigree (FedRAMP, CMMC, FISMA) alongside SOC work
- ✓Broad framework coverage including ISO 27001, HIPAA/HITECH, and PCI DSS
Consider
- •Founding year not stated on the page; relatively young CPA affiliate (announced as newly open for business)
- •Heavy federal/defense orientation may be more than a typical SaaS startup needs
Frameworks covered
Regions served
Pricing and timeline in context
Based in Lansdowne / Reston, VA, Fortreum (Fortreum Associates) quotes SOC 2 work in the $10K–$40K band — in line with the boutique median of $10K–$40K 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 6–16 weeks on a Type 2 engagement. Compare it against the full SOC 2 audit cost benchmark before you commit.
Who Fortreum (Fortreum Associates) is for
Fortreum (Fortreum Associates) works most often with SaaS, Fintech, and GovTech 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. Startups and first-time buyers that want a fast, affordable, hands-on engagement are the sweet spot.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Fortreum (Fortreum Associates) SOC 2 audit cost?
Fortreum (Fortreum Associates)'s SOC 2 engagements typically run $10K–$40K, 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 Fortreum (Fortreum Associates) SOC 2 audit take?
A typical Type 2 engagement with Fortreum (Fortreum Associates) takes about 6–16 weeks from kickoff to report, plus the observation window itself. Use the timeline calculator to estimate your own schedule.
What frameworks does Fortreum (Fortreum Associates) cover?
Fortreum (Fortreum Associates) 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 Fortreum (Fortreum Associates) an AICPA-licensed CPA firm?
Yes. Fortreum (Fortreum Associates) 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 Fortreum (Fortreum Associates) operate?
Fortreum (Fortreum Associates) is headquartered in Lansdowne / Reston, VA 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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