Withum
SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 audits from a licensed CPA firm, with ISO 27001 and PCI consulting support.
Overview
Withum (WithumSmith+Brown, PC) is a licensed CPA firm that performs SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, and SOC for Cybersecurity audits. The page emphasizes that SOC audit reports can only be prepared by a licensed CPA firm. Related advisory offerings include ISO 27001 consulting, SWIFT CSP, and PCI compliance services.
Strengths
- ✓Explicitly states SOC reports can only be issued by a licensed CPA firm and identifies itself as one
- ✓Covers SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, and SOC for Cybersecurity
- ✓Adjacent ISO 27001 and PCI consulting to support multi-framework needs
Consider
- •SOC 2 Type 1 vs Type 2 split is implied via the broad SOC 2 offering rather than itemized
- •Founding year not shown on the SOC services page
Frameworks covered
Regions served
Pricing and timeline in context
Based in Princeton, NJ, Withum 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 Withum is for
Withum 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 Withum SOC 2 audit cost?
Withum'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 Withum SOC 2 audit take?
A typical Type 2 engagement with Withum 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 Withum cover?
Withum 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 Withum an AICPA-licensed CPA firm?
Yes. Withum 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 Withum operate?
Withum is headquartered in Princeton, NJ 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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