The True Cost of a $100K Audit

Many audit firms assume margin pressure stems from underpricing—but the data tells a different story. In this analysis, Trullion's founder, Isaac Heller, examines the hidden cost drivers inside a $100K audit engagement, revealing that 65–90% of audit hours are consumed by low-judgment, manual tasks rather than professional expertise.

Drawing on benchmarks from the 2025 IPA Practice Management Report, the piece quantifies exactly where execution costs accumulate—and why simply hiring more staff fails to solve the problem. The article makes a compelling case for rethinking how audits are delivered, not just priced.

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