PwC
Big Four firm delivering SOC reporting and attestation through its Digital Assurance practice.
Overview
PwC provides SOC reporting and attestation services built on AICPA Trust Services principles, guiding organizations through readiness and formal examinations. It also offers a Vendor Controls Attestation (SOC 2+) to standardize third-party assessments, delivered through a global network.
Strengths
- ✓Global network delivering SOC 1/2/3 and SOC 2+
- ✓Specialized SOC 2+ vendor-controls offering
- ✓Integrates SOC with broader audit and risk assurance
Consider
- •Enterprise-focused; premium-tier provider
Frameworks covered
Regions served
Pricing and timeline in context
Based in London, UK, PwC quotes SOC 2 work in the $75K–$400K band — in line with the big four median of $75K–$400K 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 16–36 weeks on a Type 2 engagement. Compare it against the full SOC 2 audit cost benchmark before you commit.
Who PwC is for
PwC works most often with SaaS, Fintech, Healthcare, AI / ML, E-commerce, and GovTech companies, serving clients across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, European Union, Australia, and Global. Enterprises and regulated organizations that need a globally recognized name on the report are the natural fit — expect a fee premium for that brand.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a PwC SOC 2 audit cost?
PwC's SOC 2 engagements typically run $75K–$400K, 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 PwC SOC 2 audit take?
A typical Type 2 engagement with PwC takes about 16–36 weeks from kickoff to report, plus the observation window itself. Use the timeline calculator to estimate your own schedule.
What frameworks does PwC cover?
PwC 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 PwC an AICPA-licensed CPA firm?
Yes. PwC 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 PwC operate?
PwC is headquartered in London, UK and serves clients across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, European Union, Australia, and Global. SOC 2 is a US attestation standard, so a US-licensed firm can serve clients wherever they are based.
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