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...
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...
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you wake up in the morning? Is it… What am I going to have for breakfast? What is the weather like today? How long will it take me to get to work? If you are like me (and most people), the first thing that may come to...