Vanta

Vanta connects to over 400 tools across cloud, identity, HR, and security categories and runs continuous control tests so audit evidence is already collected when an assessor asks for it. Firms no longer need a manual sprint before each assessment window.

There are two clear reasons an accounting firm might use Vanta. The first is earning a SOC 2 Type II report to satisfy enterprise client security questionnaires. The second is advising clients who need SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification; Vanta lets your firm track client control readiness and surface gaps before they become audit findings.

Vanta works with AWS, GCP, GitHub, Okta, Jira, Slack, Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365, pulling evidence automatically without manual exports. The platform includes pre-built policy templates, personnel onboarding and offboarding checks, access review workflows, and a trust centre your firm can share publicly to show compliance status.

Pricing is not published. Vanta offers four tiers (Essentials, Plus, Professional, Enterprise) but all plans require a demo call to get a quote. No free trial is available. The platform is used globally and fits small and mid-sized firms rather than solo practitioners.