Top 403(b) Plan Auditors

Find experienced 403(b) plan auditors for nonprofit and education sector plans.

Browse 934 providers in this category.

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  1. Bederson LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Fairfield, NJ

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 1 plans audited • $39M under management

    Company: Est. 1937 • 61 employees

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  3. Bert Smith & Co.

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Washington, DC

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 1 plans audited • $16M under management

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  4. BMSS LLC

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Birmingham, AL

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 1 plans audited

    Company: Est. 1991

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  6. Boris Benic and Associates LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Garden City, NY

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 1 plans audited • $3M under management

    Company: Est. 1993

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  7. Bountiful Peak Advisors

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Bountiful, UT

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 1 plans audited • $7M under management

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  8. Boyum & Barenscheer PLLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Minneapolis, MN

    Credentials: AICPA Member • Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC)

    Stats: 1 plans audited • $30M under management

    Company: Est. 1975

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  9. Brown Plus

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Camp Hill, PA

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 1 plans audited • $12M under management

    Company: Est. 1990

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  10. Buckno Lisicky & Company

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Allentown, PA

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 1 plans audited • $806,952 under management

    Company: Est. 1969

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  11. Butler & Stowe

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Gastonia, NC

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 1 plans audited • $3M under management

    Company: Est. 1949

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  12. C. Randolph CPA PLLC

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    West Jefferson, NC

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 1 plans audited • $2M under management

    Company: Est. 2020

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  13. Daniel Dennis & Company LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Dedham, MA

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 1 plans audited • $11M under management

    Company: Est. 1981

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  14. Daniells Phillips Vaughan & Bock

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Bakersfield, CA

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 1 plans audited • $11M under management

    Company: Est. 1956

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  16. DeBoer & Associates, PC

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Omaha, NE

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 1 plans audited • $53M under management

    Company: Est. 1989

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  18. DeMera DeMera Cameron LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Fresno, CA

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 1 plans audited • $16M under management

    Company: Est. 1944

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  20. Denman CPA LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    West Des Moines, IA

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 1 plans audited • $3M under management

    Company: Est. 1954

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  21. Dent Moses, LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Birmingham, AL

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 1 plans audited

    Company: Est. 2015

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  22. DGPerry PLLC

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Canfield, OH

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 1 plans audited • $1M under management

    Company: Est. 2002

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  23. Dulin, Ward & DeWald, Inc.

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Fort Wayne, IN

    Credentials: AICPA Member • Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC)

    Stats: 1 plans audited • $7M under management

    Company: Est. 2003

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  25. Eck, Schafer & Punke, LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Springfield, IL

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 1 plans audited • $18M under management

    Company: Est. 1994

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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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