SOC 2 renewal timeline: how long does a Type II audit take each year?

What happens month by month in a recurring SOC 2 Type II cycle, and where teams usually fall behind.

Where teams fall behind

  • Evidence collected only at the end, not throughout the period.
  • Control owners who changed roles during the year.
  • Vendor reviews and access reviews left to the last month.

Dates to track

  • Observation period start and end.
  • Fieldwork window with the auditor.
  • Report delivery date, and when customers expect the new report.

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