Linford & Company
Denver-based boutique CPA firm specializing in IT audit and SOC examinations.
Overview
Linford & Company LLP is a Denver-based CPA firm founded by former Big Four auditors and security experts, operating since 2008 with offices in Salt Lake City and Seattle. It specializes in SOC 1/2/3, SOC for Cybersecurity, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and FedRAMP, staffing engagements with senior auditors.
Strengths
- ✓Boutique CPA firm focused on IT audit and SOC
- ✓Founded by former Big Four and security professionals
- ✓Reports relied on by large enterprise user organizations
Consider
- •US-focused with a small office footprint
Frameworks covered
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Works with
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Pricing and timeline in context
Founded in 2008 and based in Denver, Colorado, Linford & Company quotes SOC 2 work in the $12K–$35K 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, and HIPAA reports directly, and the fee scales with your headcount, the Trust Services Criteria in scope, and any frameworks you bundle. Plan for roughly 6–15 weeks on a Type 2 engagement. Compare it against the full SOC 2 audit cost benchmark before you commit.
Who Linford & Company is for
Linford & Company works most often with SaaS, Fintech, Healthcare, and GovTech companies. Its broad 5-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 Linford & Company SOC 2 audit cost?
Linford & Company's SOC 2 engagements typically run $12K–$35K, 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 Linford & Company SOC 2 audit take?
A typical Type 2 engagement with Linford & Company takes about 6–15 weeks from kickoff to report, plus the observation window itself. Use the timeline calculator to estimate your own schedule.
What frameworks does Linford & Company cover?
Linford & Company covers SOC 1, SOC 2 Type 1, SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA. If you need several of these, bundling them into one engagement is usually cheaper than auditing each separately.
Is Linford & Company an AICPA-licensed CPA firm?
Yes. Linford & Company 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 Linford & Company operate?
Linford & Company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado 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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