RSM Australia
National Australian assurance firm delivering SOC 1, SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2 audit and attestation.
Overview
RSM Australia is a national professional services and assurance firm whose risk advisory practice prepares and issues SOC reports, covering SOC 1, SOC 2 (Type 1 and Type 2) and SOC 3. The firm provides readiness assessments through formal audit and attestation, serving SaaS, IaaS, data center, AI and information security providers. It operates across 32 offices nationally and its members are regulated under Australian Professional Standards Legislation.
Strengths
- ✓Explicitly offers both SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2 audit and attestation, not just readiness
- ✓Broad national footprint (32 offices) under the global RSM network
- ✓Clearly targets technology service organizations (SaaS, IaaS, data centers, AI)
Consider
- •Page frames SOC alongside cyber resilience advisory, so engagement teams blend audit and consulting
- •Type designations confirmed generically; specific scoping handled per engagement
Frameworks covered
Regions served
Pricing and timeline in context
Based in Sydney, Australia, RSM Australia 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 RSM Australia is for
RSM Australia works most often with SaaS, Fintech, and AI / ML 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 RSM Australia SOC 2 audit cost?
RSM Australia'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 RSM Australia SOC 2 audit take?
A typical Type 2 engagement with RSM Australia 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 RSM Australia cover?
RSM Australia 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 RSM Australia an AICPA-licensed CPA firm?
Yes. RSM Australia 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 RSM Australia operate?
RSM Australia is headquartered in Sydney, Australia and serves clients across Australia. SOC 2 is a US attestation standard, so a US-licensed firm can serve clients wherever they are based.
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