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Eichen & DiMeglio, P.C.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Plainview, NY
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $550M under management
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Elgee Rehfeld, LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Juneau, AK
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $30M under management
Company: Est. 1983
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ELO Prof LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Mitchell, SD
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $883,809 under management
Company: Est. 1995
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Ennis, Pellum & Associates, P.A.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Jacksonville, FL
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $56M under management
Company: Est. 1978
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Fasten Halberstam LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
New York, NY
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $6M under management
Company: Est. 2003
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Faw, Casson & Co., LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Dover, DE
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $18M under management
Company: Est. 1944
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Fiondella Milone & LaSaracina LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Glastonbury, CT
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $666M under management
Company: Est. 2002
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Fischer Cunnane & Associates Ltd
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
West Chester, PA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $5M under management
Company: Est. 1969
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Forrestall CPAS, LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Buford, GA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $5M under management
Company: Est. 1978
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Frank Rimerman & Co. LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Palo Alto, CA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $2M under management
Company: Est. 1949
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Galindez LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
San Juan, PR
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $11M under management
Company: Est. 2007
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Gary McGee & Co. LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Portland, OR
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $5M under management
Company: Est. 1992
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GreerWalker, LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Charlotte, NC
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $32M under management
Company: Est. 1984
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Grossberg Company LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Bethesda, MD
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $21M under management
Company: Est. 1935 • 67 employees
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Gunnip & Company LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Wilmington, DE
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $118M under management
Company: Est. 1991
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Hannis T. Bourgeois LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Baton Rouge, LA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $4M under management
Company: Est. 1924 • 150 employees
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Harris CPAs
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Meridian, ID
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $5M under management
Company: Est. 1996
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Harris, Harvey, Neal & Co., LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Danville, VA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $5M under management
Company: Est. 1954 • 40 employees
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Haynie & Company
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Salt Lake City, UT
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $12M under management
Company: Est. 1991
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Hd Davis Cpas, LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Youngstown, OH
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $3M under management
Company: Est. 2007
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Henjes, Conner & Williams, P.C.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Dakota Dunes, SD
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $10M under management
Company: Est. 1990
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Henry & Peters, P.C.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $6M under management
Company: Est. 1929
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Hill, Barth & King LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Boardman, OH
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $17M under management
Company: Est. 1991
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HM&M Group, LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Dallas, TX
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $11M under management
Company: Est. 1978
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Holyfield & Thomas, LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
West Palm Beach, FL
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $5M under management
Company: Est. 1982
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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