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Maner Costerisan PC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Lansing, MI
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 10 plans audited • $230M under management
Company: Est. 1906
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Miller Kaplan Arase LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
North Hollywood, CA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 10 plans audited • $7.8B under management
Company: Est. 1941
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MP P.C.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Springfield, MA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 10 plans audited • $4.3B under management
Company: Est. 1993 • 38 employees
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Mitchell & Titus LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
New York, NY
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 9 plans audited • $10.1B under management
Company: Est. 2012
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SC&H Attest Services, P.C.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Sparks, MD
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 9 plans audited • $2.4B under management
Company: Est. 1991
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BERNARD ROBINSON & COMPANY
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Stats: 8 plans audited • $134M under management
Company: Est. 1947 • 200 employees
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Blazek & Vetterling
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Houston, TX
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 8 plans audited • $337M under management
Company: Est. 1991
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Deloitte & Touche LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor • Pro Score 3.3
Chicago, IL
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 8 plans audited • $4.7B under management
Company: Est. 1845 • 470,000 employees
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Doeren Mayhew Assurance
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Troy, MI
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 8 plans audited • $2.5B under management
Company: Est. 2003 • 550 employees
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DZA PLLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Spokane, WA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 8 plans audited • $243M under management
Company: Est. 2003 • 39 employees
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LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Metairie, LA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 8 plans audited • $1.1B under management
Company: Est. 1946
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Mengel, Metzger, Barr & Co., LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Rochester, NY
Credentials: AICPA Member • Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC)
Stats: 8 plans audited • $248M under management
Company: Est. 1975
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PlanChec(k) CPAs, LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Columbus, OH
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 8 plans audited • $1.1B under management
Company: Est. 2017
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PW Partners, LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Gahanna, OH
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 8 plans audited • $168M under management
Company: Est. 2012
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Weyrich, Cronin & Sorra LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Bel Air, MD
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 8 plans audited • $788M under management
Company: Est. 1986
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Windes, Inc.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Long Beach, CA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 8 plans audited • $485M under management
Company: Est. 1926
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YEO & YEO, P.C.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Stats: 8 plans audited • $179M under management
Company: Est. 1923
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Farber Hass Hurley LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Valencia, CA
Credentials: AICPA Member • Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC)
Stats: 7 plans audited • $1.8B under management
Company: Est. 1990 • 39 employees
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Lumsden & McCormick, LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Buffalo, NY
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 7 plans audited • $196M under management
Company: 118 employees
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Pickett, Chaney & McMullen LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Overland Park, KS
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 7 plans audited • $256M under management
Company: Est. 2001
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Templeton & Company, LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
West Palm Beach, FL
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 7 plans audited • $138M under management
Company: Est. 1990 • 66 employees
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Torrillo & Associates, LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Glen Mills, PA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 7 plans audited • $6.1B under management
Company: Est. 2014
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Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Houston, TX
Credentials: AICPA Member • Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC)
Stats: 7 plans audited • $132M under management
Company: Est. 1950 • 1,500 employees
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Williams-Keepers LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Columbia, MO
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 7 plans audited • $207M under management
Company: Est. 1986
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Assurance Dimensions Inc.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Tampa, FL
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 6 plans audited • $105M under management
Company: Est. 2010
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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