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McDaniel & Associates, P.C.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Dothan, AL
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $4M under management
Company: Est. 2012
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McDonald Jacobs, P.C.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Portland, OR
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $70M under management
Company: Est. 2012
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McGee, Hearne & Paiz, LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Cheyenne, WY
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $19M under management
Company: Est. 1970
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Mcgowan Guntermann
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Santa Barbara, CA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $13M under management
Company: Est. 1945
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MCK CPAs & Advisors
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Decatur, IL
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $420,951 under management
Company: Est. 1970
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Meihaus CPA, PC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Escondido, CA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $3M under management
Company: Est. 2012
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Melton & Melton LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Houston, TX
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $77M under management
Company: Est. 1963
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MH CPA PLLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Champaign, IL
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $5M under management
Company: Est. 2012 • 71 employees
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Miller Wachman LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Boston, MA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $63M under management
Company: Est. 2012
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Monroe, Sweeris & Tromp, PLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Grand Rapids, MI
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $9M under management
Company: Est. 2012
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MSTiller LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Atlanta, GA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $9M under management
Company: Est. 1956
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N&K CPAs, Inc.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Honolulu, HI
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $5M under management
Company: Est. 1973 • 72 employees
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Nasif, Hicks, Harris & Co., LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Santa Barbara, CA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $396,107 under management
Company: Est. 1976 • 76 employees
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Nichols, Cauley & Associates, LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Dublin, GA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $8M under management
Company: Est. 1981
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Nunn, Brashear & Uzzell, P.A.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Goldsboro, NC
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $16M under management
Company: Est. 1977
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Pasquesi Sheppard LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Lake Forest, IL
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $14M under management
Company: Est. 1975
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Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Waco, TX
Credentials: AICPA Member • Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC)
Stats: 1 plans audited • $1M under management
Company: Est. 2012
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PDR CPAS + Advisors
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Oldsmar, FL
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $10M under management
Company: Est. 1974
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Pease Bell CPAs, LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Cleveland, OH
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $2M under management
Company: Est. 2012
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Platform CPAS, LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Holladay, UT
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $9M under management
Company: Est. 2015
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Porte Brown LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Elk Grove Village, IL
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $9M under management
Company: Est. 1946
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Porter & Allison, Inc.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Anchorage, AK
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $2M under management
Company: Est. 2012
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Redpath and Company, LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Saint Paul, MN
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $2M under management
Company: Est. 1971
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Retirement Plan Audit Services, LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Freeland, MI
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $26M under management
Company: Est. 2012
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Ritz Holman LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Milwaukee, WI
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $15M under management
Company: Est. 1957 • 40 employees
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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