Smith + Howard
Licensed CPA firm providing SOC 1, SOC 2 and ISO 27001 attestation services nationwide.
Overview
Smith + Howard (Smith & Howard PC) is a licensed independent CPA firm based in Atlanta, GA that provides attest services to clients in all 50 states and internationally. Its assurance practice offers SOC 1 (Type 1 and Type 2), SOC 2 (Type 1 and Type 2), SOC 3, SOC for Cybersecurity, and ISO 27001 certification services.
Strengths
- ✓Explicitly self-identifies as a licensed independent CPA firm providing attest services
- ✓Broad compliance menu spanning the full SOC family plus ISO 27001
- ✓National and international client reach
Consider
- •SOC page does not list a founding year or industry specialization
- •ISO 27001 certification typically requires an accredited body, so confirm scope of that offering at engagement
Frameworks covered
Regions served
Pricing and timeline in context
Based in Atlanta, GA, Smith + Howard 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, 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 8–22 weeks on a Type 2 engagement. Compare it against the full SOC 2 audit cost benchmark before you commit.
Who Smith + Howard is for
Smith + Howard works most often with SaaS and Fintech companies, serving clients across United States and Global. 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 Smith + Howard SOC 2 audit cost?
Smith + Howard'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 Smith + Howard SOC 2 audit take?
A typical Type 2 engagement with Smith + Howard 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 Smith + Howard cover?
Smith + Howard 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 Smith + Howard an AICPA-licensed CPA firm?
Yes. Smith + Howard 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 Smith + Howard operate?
Smith + Howard is headquartered in Atlanta, GA and serves clients across United States 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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