A-LIGN
A-LIGN describes itself as the number-one issuer of SOC 2 reports, trusted by more than 6,400 organizations. It pairs audit services with its A-SCEND compliance management platform and works with businesses from startups to global enterprises.
At a glance
| Headquarters | Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 |
| Firm type | Licensed CPA firm; technology-enabled audit practice |
| Type 2 planning range | $15K–$50K (published planning range (Sept 2026)) |
| Typical fieldwork window | 3–12 wk |
| Frameworks (per firm) | SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, CMMC, PCI DSS, HITRUST |
| Official website | a-lign.com |
Best fit
Companies that want a high-volume, tech-enabled auditor with broad framework coverage.
Before you engage
A large practice — confirm who your day-to-day engagement team will be before signing.
Engagement notes
A-LIGN runs a high-volume, technology-enabled practice — so ask how evidence flows through its platform, what the quoted fee includes versus what is billed separately, and who your day-to-day contacts are, because team assignment varies across a practice this large.
Questions about A-LIGN
What is A-LIGN's audit platform and does it change the fee?
A-LIGN describes itself as a technology-enabled audit practice. Ask how evidence flows through its platform, what is included in the quoted fee versus billed separately, and whether platform access is mandatory.
What does A-LIGN charge for SOC 2?
Our planning range is $15K–$50K (September 2026), based on published materials — not a quote.
Does A-LIGN support ISO 42001 for AI companies?
Yes — A-LIGN publicly lists ISO 42001 among its practices, alongside SOC 1/2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, CMMC, PCI DSS, and HITRUST.
Who is our day-to-day team at A-LIGN?
It is a large, high-volume practice — confirm who your engagement team will be before signing, because team assignment varies.
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