Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton is a national CPA and advisory firm whose audit practice performs SOC 1 Type 1 and Type 2 examinations, often for clients whose user entities rely on the reports for their own ICFR audits.
At a glance
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois |
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| Founded | 1924 |
| Firm type | National full-service CPA and advisory firm |
| SOC 1 planning range | $30K–$95K (planning estimate (Sept 2026)) |
| Typical fieldwork window | Type 1: 6–12 wk |
| Frameworks (per firm) | SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, HITRUST, SOC for Cybersecurity |
| Official website | grantthornton.com |
Best fit
Enterprises whose customers' auditors need to rely on the SOC 1 report.
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Questions about Grant Thornton
How much does a Grant Thornton SOC 1 examination cost?
Grant Thornton does not publish SOC 1 pricing -- request a scoped quote. Our planning estimate at this tier is $30K–95K for a Type 1 (September 2026).
Why do enterprises choose Grant Thornton for SOC 1?
National-firm assurance with a client base whose user entities are themselves audited -- suited to enterprises whose customers’ auditors need to rely on the report. Confirm timeline fit for your reporting window.
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