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Reilly, Penner & Benton LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Milwaukee, WI
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $10M under management
Company: Est. 1907
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Reynolds Bone & Griesbeck PLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Memphis, TN
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $27M under management
Company: Est. 1916
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rfarmer, llc
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Lamar, CO
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $28M under management
Company: Est. 2012
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Robert Rossi & Co.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Olyphant, PA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $4M under management
Company: Est. 1978
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S. R. Snodgrass, P.C.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Cranberry Township, PA
Credentials: AICPA Member • Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC)
Stats: 2 plans audited • $29M under management
Company: Est. 1946
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Saville CPAs and Advisors, LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Dallas, TX
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $21M under management
Company: Est. 1965
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Schroedel, Scullin & Bestic, LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Canfield, OH
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $44M under management
Company: Est. 1978
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Selden Fox, Ltd.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Oak Brook, IL
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $6M under management
Company: Est. 2012
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Sisterson & Co. LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Pittsburgh, PA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $31M under management
Company: Est. 1926
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Smith Dukes & Buckalew LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Mobile, AL
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $50M under management
Company: Est. 1933
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Smith Leonard PLLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
High Point, NC
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $187M under management
Company: Est. 2012 • 91 employees
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Stambaugh Ness, Inc.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
York, PA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $2.7B under management
Company: Est. 1996
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Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Loyd LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Stats: 2 plans audited • $36M under management
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Tawney, PLLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Manchester, NJ
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $89M under management
Company: Est. 1989
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Visconti & Associates, PC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
North Haven, CT
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $16M under management
Company: Est. 1957
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Watkins Uiberall, PLLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Memphis, TN
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $78M under management
Company: Est. 1971
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Wessel & Company
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Johnstown, PA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $22M under management
Company: Est. 1986
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Williams Overman Pierce LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Raleigh, NC
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $26M under management
Company: 35 employees
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Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Jamison, PA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $924M under management
Company: Est. 1999 • 90 employees
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AC CPA PLLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Charlotte, NC
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $23M under management
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Adamsbrown LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Great Bend, KS
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $12M under management
Company: Est. 1945 • 189 employees
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Alta CPA Group LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Annapolis, MD
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $34M under management
Company: Est. 2017
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Anastasi Moore & Martin PLLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Spokane, WA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $4M under management
Company: Est. 2003
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BAS Partners LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Pembroke Pines, FL
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $2M under management
Company: Est. 2007
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Bauknight Pietras & Stormer PA
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Columbia, SC
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $93M under management
Company: Est. 1991
Finding the Right 403(b) Auditor for Your Retirement Plan
If you sponsor a 403(b) retirement plan, ensuring compliance and accuracy is critical. A qualified 403b auditor plays a key role in protecting the plan's participants and meeting regulatory requirements set by the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Retirement plans for tax-exempt organizations, such as schools, hospitals, and non-profits, must adhere to complex rules regarding their plan documents, operations, and financial reporting. When your plan reaches a certain size (typically 100 or more participants), an annual independent audit performed by an experienced 403b auditor is often mandatory. This audit verifies the financial statements and ensures that the plan operates in accordance with the plan document and IRS/DOL regulations.
What Does a 403(b) Audit Cover?
Working with an auditor who specializes in employee benefit plans, particularly 403(b) plans, is essential. The auditing procedures focus on several critical areas:
- Plan Document Compliance: The auditor verifies that the written plan document satisfies all 403(b) requirements and was timely adopted. Inconsistencies between the plan document and employee handbook should be identified and resolved.
- Review of Plan Operations: This includes checking internal controls, ensuring proper administration, and verifying that the plan's operations align with the written document and tax code.
- Financial Statement Accuracy: Auditors apply procedures to ensure that the beginning balance of net assets available for benefits is materially correct, which impacts the current year's statement of changes in net assets available for benefits.
- Regulatory Guidance: A qualified 403b auditor provides guidance on IRS and DOL compliance requirements and assists with Form 5500 filing.
Best Practices for 403(b) Plan Sponsors
While the auditor confirms compliance, plan sponsors have fiduciary oversight responsibilities. Key governance areas include:
- Maintaining a robust governance structure.
- Regularly reviewing investment lineup and fund options.
- Ensuring fee transparency and reasonableness.
- Properly managing record-keeping.
Choosing a firm with deep experience in auditing 403(b) plans is a best practice. Firms that audit various employee benefit plans, including defined contribution, 401(k), and 403(b) plans, often possess the specialized knowledge required to perform a thorough and accurate audit. Look for firms that offer actionable recommendations for improvement and clear communication throughout the process.
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