Audit Partner Network
Independent audit partners you can trust.
Qireon works with a network of independent, accredited certification bodies and licensed CPA firms. We prepare you for the audit and introduce you to the right partner — but the certification and attestation always stay independent.
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Why audit partners matter
Independence is what makes a certificate credible.
A certificate only carries weight because an independent third party issued it. That separation protects you and your buyers.
Credibility with buyers
Enterprise procurement trusts certifications precisely because the auditor is independent of the platform preparing you.
No conflict of interest
The organization that helps you get ready should not be the one that grades you. Qireon keeps that line clear.
Accredited & licensed
ISO 27001 certification bodies are accredited; SOC 2 examinations are performed by licensed CPA firms. Both are held to professional standards.
The right fit
We match you to a partner suited to your size, sector, and timeline — instead of leaving you to cold-call auditors.
Who does what
Two kinds of independent partner.
Different frameworks are certified by different kinds of independent firm.
ISO 27001 certification bodies
Accredited organizations that assess and certify your ISMS.
- Conduct the Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits
- Issue your ISO/IEC 27001 certificate
- Perform annual surveillance and recertification
- Operate under a national accreditation body
Licensed CPA firms
Licensed accounting firms that perform SOC 2 examinations.
- Conduct SOC 2 Type I and Type II examinations
- Issue your SOC 2 report
- Examine controls against the Trust Services Criteria
- Operate under AICPA professional standards
Audit workflow
How the introduction works.
A clean handoff from readiness to independent audit — with you in control of the relationship.
Reach readiness
Get audit-ready in Qireon with a confident readiness score across your chosen framework.
Get matched
We introduce you to independent partners from the network that fit your size, sector, and timeline.
Engage directly
You scope, contract, and schedule the audit directly with the partner — preserving independence.
Grant live access
The auditor logs into a read-only workspace with live evidence, controls, and reports.
Certify or attest
The independent partner completes the audit and issues your certificate or report.
Stay ready
Continuous evidence keeps you ready for surveillance audits and next year’s examination.
The benefits
Why go through the network.
Vetted partners
Accredited certification bodies and licensed CPA firms, matched to your needs.
Faster scheduling
Skip the cold outreach — get introduced to partners with availability.
Live workspace handoff
Your auditor works from live evidence, not a static export, cutting audit back-and-forth.
Ready before you book
Readiness scoring means you engage a partner only when you’re genuinely prepared.
Independence, by design
Qireon prepares organizations for audit and introduces them to independent partners. ISO 27001 certification is performed by accredited certification bodies and SOC 2 attestation is performed by licensed CPA firms. Qireon is neither a certification body nor a CPA firm, and does not perform audits, certifications, or attestations.
For auditors
Become a partner.
Are you an accredited certification body or a licensed CPA firm? Join the network to work with audit-ready clients and live evidence workspaces.
Audit-ready clients
Work with organizations that arrive prepared, with a confident readiness score and complete evidence.
Live evidence workspace
Review controls and evidence in a read-only workspace instead of chasing screenshots and PDFs.
Independence preserved
You contract directly with the client and retain full independence and professional judgment.
Explore Qireon
One ecosystem, end to end.
Professional Services complement the platform. Explore the rest of what Qireon brings to your compliance program.
Frequently asked questions.
Is Qireon an auditor or certification body?+
No. Qireon is neither a certification body nor a CPA firm. We prepare organizations for audit and introduce them to independent partners. ISO 27001 certification is performed by accredited certification bodies, and SOC 2 attestation is performed by licensed CPA firms. That independence is essential to a credible certification.
Who issues my ISO 27001 certificate or SOC 2 report?+
An independent partner. ISO 27001 certificates are issued by accredited certification bodies after the Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits. SOC 2 reports are issued by licensed CPA firms after the examination. Qireon introduces you to these partners but does not issue certificates or reports.
How do you match us with a partner?+
Once you reach readiness in Qireon, we introduce you to independent partners from the network that fit your size, sector, framework, and timeline. You then scope, contract, and schedule the audit directly with the partner.
Do I have to use a partner from your network?+
No. You’re free to use any accredited certification body or licensed CPA firm you choose. The network simply makes it easier by connecting you with vetted partners who have availability and are used to working from a live evidence workspace.
Does using the network compromise auditor independence?+
No. You contract directly with the auditor, and they retain full independence and professional judgment. Qireon only prepares you and makes the introduction — we never participate in the audit itself.
We’re an auditor — how do we join?+
If you’re an accredited certification body or a licensed CPA firm, get in touch through our contact page. Partners work with audit-ready clients and review evidence in a read-only workspace, while contracting directly with clients and preserving independence.
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Get matched with the right partner.
Book a consultation and we’ll assess your readiness and introduce you to an independent certification body or CPA firm suited to your needs.