Around this time of year, CFOs and HR professionals often ask me, “Does my 401(k) plan need an audit?” Due to recent changes made by the Department of Labor for the 2023 plan year, many will be very happy to hear that they can avoid an audit for a few more years....
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...
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...
