Top 403(b) Plan Auditors

Find experienced 403(b) plan auditors for nonprofit and education sector plans.

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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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

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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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