NDB
Fixed-fee SOC 2 audits from a specialist CPA practice
Overview
NDB (NDB Accountants & Consultants) is a CPA firm based in Atlanta, Georgia that performs SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2 audits, with offerings tailored to cloud workloads on AWS, Azure and Google Cloud. The practice, led by CPA Christopher Nickell, emphasizes fixed-fee SOC 2 Type 2 assessments and also delivers HIPAA, HITRUST and PCI DSS work for service organizations.
Strengths
- ✓CPA-led SOC practice offering SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type 1/Type 2 examinations
- ✓Fixed-fee SOC 2 Type 2 pricing model for predictable cost
- ✓Cloud-platform-specific SOC 2 experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Consider
- •Small specialist firm with a single listed location
- •Founding year not stated and most recent footer copyright shown was 2023-2024
Frameworks covered
Regions served
Pricing and timeline in context
Based in Atlanta, GA, NDB 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, 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 NDB is for
NDB works most often with SaaS, Fintech, and Healthcare 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 NDB SOC 2 audit cost?
NDB'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 NDB SOC 2 audit take?
A typical Type 2 engagement with NDB 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 NDB cover?
NDB covers SOC 1, SOC 2 Type 1, SOC 2 Type 2, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. If you need several of these, bundling them into one engagement is usually cheaper than auditing each separately.
Is NDB an AICPA-licensed CPA firm?
Yes. NDB 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 NDB operate?
NDB is headquartered in Atlanta, GA 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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