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On December 29, 2022, Congress passed the long-awaited SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0 or the Act). While SECURE 2.0 aims to make it easier for Americans to save and encourages small businesses to adopt retirement plans, it will also require plan sponsors to take...
After almost a decade of pressure from the Department of Labor (DOL) requesting more transparent reporting and improved quality for ERISA plan audits, the Auditing Standards Board issued Statement on Auditing Standards No. 136, Forming an Opinion and Reporting on...
Did you know? The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) issued several new auditing standards a few years ago, which are effective for the December 31, 2021 audits. Many of the standards affect what auditors do and how we document our work, so you...
Companies that offer retirement plans know how hard it is to incentivize people to take complete advantage of this benefit. The hesitancy could be due to a lack of financial education regarding the power of compound saving or the lack of sophistication regarding the...
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) became law on March 27, 2020. The CARES Act provides financial relief to individuals and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and contains several provisions that affect retirement plans. The...
In my 23 years of auditing Employee Benefit Plans (EBPs), I have found there to be several misconceptions surrounding the EBP audit process. In this article, I would like to help clear the air in hopes of making this process more positive and productive for all...
A fresh, new year always brings up resolutions. These hopes and dreams usually surround health, love and money (and follow with many questions). Some of the money questions you might be asking are: Do you know where your money is going and are you investing it wisely?...
Are you behind the benefit plan audit eight ball? With the July 31st Form 5500 filing deadline fast approaching, are you missing your company’s audit report to attach to the filing? Perhaps you didn’t realize your company had an audit requirement or maybe the deadline...