SOC 2 Readiness Advisory
Get SOC 2 Audit-Ready Without Pulling Your Team Off Product
CPA-licensed advisory, led by senior practitioners from day one. No junior staff learning your environment on your timeline, and no guessing at what your audit actually requires.
✓ Senior-only delivery: same practitioners from gap assessment to final readiness review
✓ Cross-framework efficiency if you also need CMMC, HIPAA, or ISO 27001
✓ CPA-licensed firm, independent from the auditor issuing your final report
Why Readiness Comes Before the Audit
Gap Assessment
A clear, prioritized picture of what's already in place and what's missing against the Trust Services Criteria, before anyone tests you.
Remediation Guidance
Senior practitioners guide you through closing the gaps, not a list handed over with no support.
Readiness Review
A final check before the formal audit, catching small issues before they become exceptions in your report.
Audit Handoff
Your evidence is organized and ready for the independent CPA firm conducting your formal SOC 2 attestation.
What Makes RSAA Different
Senior Only Delivery
No bait-and-switch to junior staff after the sales conversation. The same senior practitioners stay on your engagement start to finish.
Independence By Design
RSAA provides readiness advisory. We don't issue attestation reports for clients we advise, preserving the credibility of the report you're paying for.
Multi-framework Ready
If you also need CMMC, HIPAA, or HITRUST, we map controls once across every framework instead of starting from zero each time.
Common Questions
What does a SOC 2 readiness consultant actually do?
A readiness consultant conducts a gap assessment against the Trust Services Criteria, identifies missing or weak controls, provides a remediation roadmap, and prepares your evidence and documentation before a licensed CPA firm conducts the formal audit. Readiness advisory happens before the attestation, it isn't the attestation itself.
How long does SOC 2 readiness take?
Type I readiness typically takes 60 to 90 days once a gap assessment is complete and remediation begins. Type II requires an additional 6 to 12 month observation period, since it tests how controls perform over time rather than at a single point.
How much does SOC 2 readiness cost?
Most companies spend $10,000 to $40,000 on SOC 2 readiness advisory, with total first-year SOC 2 costs including the audit itself typically ranging from $25,000 to $90,000 depending on company size and starting security maturity.
Can the same firm provide SOC 2 readiness advisory and conduct the audit?
Some firms offer both, but using separate firms for advisory and attestation preserves independence in the final report. RSAA provides readiness advisory; a separate, independent CPA firm issues the formal SOC 2 attestation, by design.
Clarify Your SOC 2 Path
If your organization is preparing for a SOC 2 examination, RS Assurance & Advisory can help you define scope, identify gaps, and prepare for a successful audit.