RSM UK
Service auditor reports across SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3 and ISAE 3402 from a national UK audit and assurance firm.
Overview
RSM UK is a large national chartered accountancy, audit and consulting firm providing assurance over controls through a range of service auditor reports. Its controls/risk assurance practice issues SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, ISAE 3402/3000 and AAF reports, covering both Type 1 (point-in-time design) and Type 2 (operating effectiveness over a period) engagements. The firm positions upfront assurance as a way to reduce repeated customer and third-party audit requests.
Strengths
- ✓Full range of service auditor reports (SOC 1/2/3, ISAE 3402/3000, AAF)
- ✓Both Type 1 and Type 2 examinations available
- ✓Backed by a national audit firm and global RSM network
Consider
- •The specific evidence subpage emphasises internal audit/controls broadly; SOC scope is confirmed across RSM UK's wider assurance materials
- •National-firm pricing may suit larger organisations more than early-stage startups
Frameworks covered
Regions served
Pricing and timeline in context
Based in London, UK, RSM UK 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 UK is for
RSM UK works most often with SaaS and Fintech 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 UK SOC 2 audit cost?
RSM UK'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 UK SOC 2 audit take?
A typical Type 2 engagement with RSM UK 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 UK cover?
RSM UK 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 UK an AICPA-licensed CPA firm?
Yes. RSM UK 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 UK operate?
RSM UK 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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