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Howard, Moore & McDuffie, P.C.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Macon, GA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $430M under management
Company: Est. 1982
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Hughes Pittman & Gupton, LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Raleigh, NC
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $183M under management
Company: Est. 1983
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Huth Thompson LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Lafayette, IN
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $87M under management
Company: Est. 1927
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HW&Co.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Woodmere, OH
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $10M under management
Company: Est. 1990
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Isdaner & Company, LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Bala Cynwyd, PA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited
Company: Est. 1967
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Jones Simkins LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Logan, UT
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $20M under management
Company: Est. 1948
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Kcoe Isom, LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Chico, CA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $55M under management
Company: Est. 1932 • 375 employees
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Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
St Louis, MO
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $6M under management
Company: Est. 1931
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KerberRose SC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Shawano, WI
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $4M under management
Company: Est. 1979 • 220 employees
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Kernutt Stokes LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Eugene, OR
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $4M under management
Company: Est. 1945
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Kositzka, Wicks and Company
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Alexandria, VA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $1M under management
Company: Est. 1983 • 114 employees
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Krueger & Associates, CPAs, LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Jasper, IN
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $2M under management
Company: Est. 1988
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Kruggel, Lawton & Company LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Elkhart, IN
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $7M under management
Company: Est. 1956
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Kuenzi & Company, LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Salem, OR
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $8M under management
Company: Est. 1978
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Lanigan & Associates, P.C.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Thomasville, GA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $7M under management
Company: Est. 1974
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Lapier, Dillon & Associates, P.C.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
West Springfield, MA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $4M under management
Company: Est. 2002
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Larson, Kellett & Associates, P.C.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Montoursville, PA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $15M under management
Company: Est. 1993
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Laufer LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Babylon, NY
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $991,503 under management
Company: Est. 1952 • 32 employees
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LB Carlson, LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Minneapolis, MN
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $1M under management
Company: Est. 1974
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Lindquist, von Husen & Joyce LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
San Francisco, CA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $22M under management
Company: Est. 1935
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Long & Associates, LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Alpharetta, GA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $94M under management
Company: Est. 2002
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Lorady CPA, PLLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Smyrna, TN
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $21M under management
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LSL, LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Brea, CA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $7M under management
Company: Est. 1929
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Macias, Gini & O'Connell LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Sacramento, CA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $5M under management
Company: Est. 1987
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Maillie, LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Oaks, PA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $45M under management
Company: Est. 1946
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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