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Robertson & Robertson, PLLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Houston, TX
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $71M under management
Company: Est. 2012
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Rose Rock CPAS, PLLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Edmond, OK
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $3M under management
Company: Est. 2007
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Rudd & Company PLLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Bozeman, MT
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $8M under management
Company: Est. 1963
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Ryun, Givens & Company, P.C.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Urbandale, IA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $2M under management
Company: Est. 2012
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Sabey CPA, LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Fall City, WA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $16M under management
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Sackrider & Company, Inc.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Terre Haute, IN
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $6M under management
Company: Est. 1956
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Santora CPA Group
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Newark, DE
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $25M under management
Company: Est. 1983
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Sassetti LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Oak Park, IL
Credentials: AICPA Member • Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC)
Stats: 1 plans audited • $13M under management
Company: Est. 1921
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Schwartz Platz & Associates
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Sacramento, CA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $5M under management
Company: Est. 1969
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Scott and Company LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Columbia, SC
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $14M under management
Company: Est. 2012
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Scott Miller CPA & Associates Inc.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Lockhart, TX
Credentials: AICPA Member • Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC)
Stats: 1 plans audited • $9M under management
Company: Est. 2012
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Seber Tans PLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Kalamazoo, MI
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $2M under management
Company: Est. 2012 • 38 employees
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Shannon & Associates, LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Kent, WA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $10M under management
Company: Est. 1947 • 33 employees
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SJT Group LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Albuquerque, NM
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $5M under management
Company: Est. 2012
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Soren McAdam LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Redlands, CA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $43,047 under management
Company: Est. 1989
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Stephano Slack LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Moorestown, NJ
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $99M under management
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Stern, Kory, Sreden & Morgan
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Stevenson Ranch, CA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $9M under management
Company: Est. 1977
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Sutton Frost Cary LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Arlington, TX
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $16M under management
Company: Est. 1986
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SwaimBrown PA
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Spartanburg, SC
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $20M under management
Company: Est. 1989
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Swenson Accountancy Corporation
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $55M under management
Company: Est. 1949
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Teal Becker & Chiaramonte CPAs PC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $16M under management
Company: Est. 1971
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The Hobbs Group, P.A.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Columbia, SC
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $97M under management
Company: Est. 1989
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The Whitlock Company
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Springfield, MO
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $72M under management
Company: Est. 1913
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Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Tallahassee, FL
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $7M under management
Company: Est. 1989
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Thompson, Derrig & Craig, PC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
College Station, TX
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 1 plans audited • $5M under management
Company: Est. 1990
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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