Schneider Downs
Top-60 independent CPA firm delivering the full SOC report suite
Overview
Schneider Downs is a Top 60 independent Certified Public Accounting firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, with additional offices in Columbus and McLean. It performs SOC 1, SOC 2 (Type 1 and Type 2), SOC 3, SOC for Cybersecurity and SOC for Supply Chain examinations, alongside ISO 27001, HIPAA, HITRUST and PCI DSS work for service organizations across 30-plus U.S. cities.
Strengths
- ✓Registered AICPA firm subject to peer review, confirming licensed CPA status
- ✓Broad SOC suite plus ISO 27001, HIPAA/HITRUST and PCI DSS v4.0 coverage
- ✓Multi-office national reach
Consider
- •Larger firm engagement model may carry higher cost than boutique specialists
- •Founding year not listed on the examined page
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Works with
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Pricing and timeline in context
Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Schneider Downs 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, SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, 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 8–22 weeks on a Type 2 engagement. Compare it against the full SOC 2 audit cost benchmark before you commit.
Who Schneider Downs is for
Schneider Downs works most often with SaaS, Fintech, and Healthcare companies. Its broad 6-framework coverage suits teams that want to consolidate several audits — SOC 2 plus ISO 27001, HIPAA, or PCI — under one firm. 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 Schneider Downs SOC 2 audit cost?
Schneider Downs'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 Schneider Downs SOC 2 audit take?
A typical Type 2 engagement with Schneider Downs 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 Schneider Downs cover?
Schneider Downs covers SOC 1, SOC 2 Type 1, SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. If you need several of these, bundling them into one engagement is usually cheaper than auditing each separately.
Is Schneider Downs an AICPA-licensed CPA firm?
Yes. Schneider Downs 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 Schneider Downs operate?
Schneider Downs is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA 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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