Geels Norton
SOC 2 specialist for high-growth cloud and SaaS companies, also delivering SOC 1 and ISO 27001 work.
Overview
Geels Norton PLLC is a data security compliance firm that specializes in SOC 2 (readiness, Type 1, and Type 2) for emerging and high-growth cloud technology companies. It demonstrably issues attestation reports, having completed both a SOC 2 Type 2 and a SOC 1 Type 2 examination for client Auxilius, and it also offers ISO 27001 and Microsoft SSPA assessor services. It is now affiliated with Smith + Howard.
Strengths
- ✓Focused SOC 2 specialist with documented SOC 2 Type 2 and SOC 1 Type 2 attestation engagements
- ✓Performs SOC 1 (financial-reporting) attestations, which require a licensed CPA firm
- ✓Niche focus on high-growth cloud/SaaS companies plus ISO 27001 and Microsoft SSPA assessor status
Consider
- •The firm's own pages do not explicitly state CPA licensure or AICPA membership; CPA status is inferred from its issuance of SOC 1/SOC 2 attestation reports
- •HQ city/state and founding year are not published on the site
Frameworks covered
Regions served
Pricing and timeline in context
Based in United States, Geels Norton 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, and ISO 27001 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 Geels Norton is for
Geels Norton works most often with SaaS and AI / ML companies. Startups and first-time buyers that want a fast, affordable, hands-on engagement are the sweet spot.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Geels Norton SOC 2 audit cost?
Geels Norton'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 Geels Norton SOC 2 audit take?
A typical Type 2 engagement with Geels Norton 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 Geels Norton cover?
Geels Norton covers SOC 1, SOC 2 Type 1, SOC 2 Type 2, and ISO 27001. If you need several of these, bundling them into one engagement is usually cheaper than auditing each separately.
Is Geels Norton an AICPA-licensed CPA firm?
Yes. Geels Norton 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 Geels Norton operate?
Geels Norton is headquartered in United States 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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