Whittlesey
Connecticut CPA and advisory firm delivering SOC 1 and SOC 2 attestation alongside IT risk services.
Overview
Whittlesey is a Hartford, Connecticut CPA and advisory firm that has operated for more than six decades and is registered with the PCAOB. Its assurance practice completes SOC 1 (SSAE 16/18) and SOC 2 audits, paired with IT risk assessments, vulnerability testing, and compliance work spanning HIPAA, GLBA, and FFIEC. It serves financial institutions, healthcare, manufacturing, and nonprofit clients.
Strengths
- ✓Performs both SOC 1 and SOC 2 examinations as a PCAOB-registered CPA firm
- ✓Pairs SOC reporting with in-house IT risk, vulnerability, and disaster-recovery services
- ✓Long-established regional firm with multi-industry assurance experience
Consider
- •Regionally focused on Connecticut/New England rather than a national SOC-specialist practice
- •Founding year not explicitly stated on the site
Frameworks covered
Regions served
Pricing and timeline in context
Based in Hartford, CT, Whittlesey 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 HIPAA 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 Whittlesey is for
Whittlesey works most often with SaaS, Fintech, and Healthcare 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 Whittlesey SOC 2 audit cost?
Whittlesey'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 Whittlesey SOC 2 audit take?
A typical Type 2 engagement with Whittlesey 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 Whittlesey cover?
Whittlesey covers SOC 1, SOC 2 Type 1, SOC 2 Type 2, and HIPAA. If you need several of these, bundling them into one engagement is usually cheaper than auditing each separately.
Is Whittlesey an AICPA-licensed CPA firm?
Yes. Whittlesey 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 Whittlesey operate?
Whittlesey is headquartered in Hartford, CT 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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