Moore Kingston Smith
Third-party assurance across SOC 1, SOC 2 and ISAE 3000/3402 from a UK accountancy firm in the Moore Global network.
Overview
Moore Kingston Smith is a UK accountancy firm, part of the Moore Global network, with a third-party assurance practice covering SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC for Cybersecurity, ISAE 3000 and ISAE 3402. SOC 1 is delivered in line with the SSAE 18 standard for controls relevant to financial reporting, while SOC 2 reports on security, availability, confidentiality, processing integrity and privacy. The firm operates across multiple UK locations and serves financial services, technology, healthcare and professional firms.
Strengths
- ✓Covers SOC 1, SOC 2 and SOC for Cybersecurity plus ISAE 3000/3402
- ✓Established UK accountancy firm within the global Moore network
- ✓Multi-sector experience (financial services, technology, healthcare)
Consider
- •Page references external auditor opinions without stating the firm's own CPA/chartered designation explicitly, though it is a known UK chartered accountancy firm
- •No founding year shown on the service page
Frameworks covered
Regions served
Pricing and timeline in context
Based in London, UK, Moore Kingston Smith 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 Moore Kingston Smith is for
Moore Kingston Smith works most often with SaaS, Fintech, and Healthcare 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 Moore Kingston Smith SOC 2 audit cost?
Moore Kingston Smith'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 Moore Kingston Smith SOC 2 audit take?
A typical Type 2 engagement with Moore Kingston Smith 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 Moore Kingston Smith cover?
Moore Kingston Smith 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 Moore Kingston Smith an AICPA-licensed CPA firm?
Yes. Moore Kingston Smith 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 Moore Kingston Smith operate?
Moore Kingston Smith is headquartered in London, UK and serves clients across United Kingdom. SOC 2 is a US attestation standard, so a US-licensed firm can serve clients wherever they are based.
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