Protect Your Plans with Tailored Audit Services
Well-managed retirement plans play a critical role in securing the financial future of your employees and helping trustees fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities with confidence. Our dedicated team of professionals provides meticulous employee benefit audit services tailored to meet the unique needs of your organization.
We adhere to the standards set by regulatory bodies such as the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) to keep your company’s plan compliant and efficient.
Limited Scope Audits (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) Section 103(a)(3)(C))
Our most common service, providing a focused review while relying on the certification of the plan’s investment information.
Full Scope 401(k) Audits
Comprehensive audits covering all aspects of your 401(k) plan to help you achieve complete compliance and transparency.
Cash Balance Plans
Audits tailored for hybrid retirement plans that combine features of both defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
Traditional Defined Benefit Plans
Thorough audits to confirm your plans meet all regulatory requirements and benefit commitments.
Skills and Specialization
Our team’s extensive training and certifications, including membership in both the AICPA and the AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC), equip us with knowledge and experience for every engagement. As members of these prestigious organizations, we adhere to rigorous standards, pursue continuous education, and leverage the latest industry resources. This commitment to excellence helps safeguard your employees’ future and enhances the management of your retirement plans.
By partnering with a firm that is part of the AICPA and EBPAQC, you gain assurance that your retirement plans are managed by professionals dedicated to the highest standards of audit quality and regulatory compliance.
Ongoing Support
Beyond the audit, we offer continuous support throughout the year to discuss ongoing business — such as regulatory or operational issues affecting your retirement plans. This proactive approach helps you stay ahead of compliance requirements and industry changes.
Working alongside our audit team, our experienced tax professionals can provide guidance on the tax implications of your benefit plans. This holistic approach aims to maintain your plans’ compliance and tax efficiency while aligning with your organization’s goals.
Comprehensive Insight
Our audit process is designed to keep your retirement plans compliant with all relevant regulations while providing transparent, actionable insights. We position the audit as a strategic tool, uncovering operational efficiencies; helping to improve plan management.
Leaders Ready to Serve You
As you grow, you face complex risks and opportunities. Benefit from hands-on guidance focused on delivering top-to-bottom value for you and your organization.
Michael W. Christian, CPA
Assurance Partner
Linda C. Hurley, CPA
Assurance and Consulting Partner
Craig Harner, CPA, CFE
Assurance Partner
Our Perspective, Your Benefit
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