Leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs
A-LIGN is a technology-enabled security and compliance firm trusted by over 5,000 global organizations to mitigate cybersecurity risks. The A-LIGN brand encompasses two affiliated entities: A-LIGN Compliance and Security, Inc. (the consulting and non-attest arm) and Price and Associates CPAs, LLC d/b/a A-LIGN Assurance, a PCAOB-registered licensed CPA firm that issues the SOC reports. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, A-LIGN offers customized audit and certification solutions through its proprietary platform A-SCEND. The firm serves clients from startups to enterprises with services including SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, PCI DSS, and CMMC, and is consistently ranked as the #1 issuer of SOC 2 reports and a top-three FedRAMP 3PAO assessor.
Peer review: AICPA peer-reviewed (pass). Firm tier: Mid-tier firm.
Services: SOC 1, SOC 2 Type I, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HITRUST, FedRAMP, CMMC, GDPR.
Offices: Denver CO; Sofia Bulgaria; Panama City Panama; Gurugram India; London UK; Galway Ireland.
Industries served: SaaS, HealthTech, Fintech, Government / public sector, Healthcare.
A-LIGN is accredited to audit SOC 1, SOC 2 (Type 1 and Type 2), ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, ISO 22301, PCI DSS, HITRUST, HIPAA, CMMC, FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST 800-171, among others. The firm holds designations as a Licensed SOC Auditor, PCI QSA, HITRUST CSF Assessor, FedRAMP 3PAO, and CMMC C3PAO.
A-LIGN does not publish SOC 2 prices; quotes are scoped. Its SOC 2 page says it provides transparent, fixed-fee pricing after the scoping session. For context, Vendr's buyer data shows a median A-LIGN contract of $18,000 per year (low $6,300, high $42,286, across 53 purchases); those are observed contracts and may include services beyond SOC 2. Across the market, Thoropass's cost guide puts SOC 2 Type II audits at $15,000 to $100,000+. Checked 2026-11-04.
A-LIGN's SOC reports are issued by its CPA firm, Price and Associates CPAs, LLC d/b/a A-LIGN Assurance. The AICPA peer review public file lists that firm with a Pass rating for its review covering July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 (accepted March 28, 2024). A-LIGN also holds ISO certification body, PCI QSA, HITRUST, FedRAMP and CMMC assessor accreditations. Checked 2026-11-04.
A-LIGN's typical SOC 2 engagement runs approximately 8 weeks for fieldwork and reporting, based on our earlier research (A-LIGN does not publish a typical timeline). The full end-to-end timeline — including an observation period (the AICPA sets no fixed minimum; 3 months or more is common) — typically runs 5–7 months. A-LIGN also uses its proprietary A-SCEND platform to streamline evidence collection and reduce client burden.
A-LIGN's partners page lists these GRC platforms: Vanta, Drata, Secureframe, Hyperproof, LogicGate, Scrut Automation, Hicomply, ISMS.online, Optro (formerly AuditBoard), Diligent, DataGuard and Cranium, plus Paramify as an MSP partner. A-LIGN also appears in Drata's Audit Alliance directory (Elite), Vanta's audit partner finder, Hyperproof's partner directory, Sprinto's auditor directory and TrustCloud's partner directory. Checked 2026-11-04.
A-LIGN's most commonly compared alternatives are Schellman, BDO USA, and Moss Adams (now part of Baker Tilly). Schellman is A-LIGN's closest direct competitor as a compliance-specialist firm; BDO and Moss Adams are comparable in scope but serve a broader accounting client base.
They are related but distinct entities under the same brand. 'A-LIGN' typically refers to A-LIGN Compliance and Security, Inc., which handles consulting and non-attest services. 'A-LIGN Assurance' is the d/b/a name of Price and Associates CPAs, LLC — a PCAOB-registered licensed CPA firm that actually issues the SOC reports. Both operate under the A-LIGN brand and the engagement letter typically names the CPA entity for attestation work.
A-LIGN is headquartered at 400 North Ashley Drive, Suite 1325, Tampa, Florida 33602. The firm operates additional offices in Denver, Colorado; Sofia, Bulgaria; Panama City, Panama; Gurugram, India; London, United Kingdom; and Galway, Ireland — supporting global audit delivery across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Yes. A-LIGN is an accredited FedRAMP Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) and is consistently ranked among the top three FedRAMP assessors by volume. The firm performs FedRAMP Readiness Assessments, Initial Authorization assessments, and Annual Assessments for cloud service providers seeking JAB or Agency ATO.