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Benefit Audit Group LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 6 plans audited • $321M under management
Company: Est. 2008
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Brady Ware & Schoenfeld Inc.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Dayton, OH
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 6 plans audited • $95M under management
Company: Est. 1952
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Calibre CPA Group PLLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Bethesda, MD
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 6 plans audited • $251M under management
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Ellin & Tucker, Chartered
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Baltimore, MD
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 6 plans audited • $512M under management
Company: Est. 2003
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Green Hasson & Janks LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Los Angeles, CA
Credentials: AICPA Member • Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC)
Stats: 6 plans audited • $793M under management
Company: Est. 1991
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KMH LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Honolulu, HI
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 6 plans audited • $602M under management
Company: Est. 2002
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Kreischer Miller
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Horsham, PA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 6 plans audited • $488M under management
Company: Est. 1975 • 286 employees
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Kundinger, Corder & Montoya, P.C.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Denver, CO
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 6 plans audited • $120M under management
Company: Est. 1991
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Landmark CPAs
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Fort Smith, AR
Credentials: Other
Stats: 6 plans audited • $475M under management
Company: Est. 2018 • 116 employees
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Lane Gorman Trubitt, LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Dallas, TX
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 6 plans audited • $337M under management
Company: Est. 1950
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Lutz & Company PC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Omaha, NJ
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 6 plans audited • $2.4B under management
Company: Est. 1980 • 429 employees
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MCM CPAs & Advisors LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Louisville, KY
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 6 plans audited • $165M under management
Company: Est. 2012 • 225 employees
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Stockman Kast Ryan & CO LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Colorado Springs, CO
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 6 plans audited • $139M under management
Company: Est. 2012
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Tanner LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Salt Lake City, UT
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 6 plans audited • $124M under management
Company: Est. 1989
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West, Rhode & Roberts
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
San Deigo, CA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 6 plans audited • $246M under management
Company: Est. 1986
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Windham Brannon, LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Atlanta, GA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 6 plans audited • $212M under management
Company: Est. 1986
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Wiss & Company, LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
New York, NY
Stats: 6 plans audited • $11.8B under management
Company: Est. 1969
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Aldrich CPAs + Advisors LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Carlsbad, CA
Credentials: AICPA Member • Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC)
Stats: 5 plans audited • $831M under management
Company: Est. 1973
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BerganKDV Ltd.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
St. Cloud, MN
Credentials: AICPA Member • Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC)
Stats: 5 plans audited • $42M under management
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Bollus Lynch LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Worcester, MA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 5 plans audited • $144M under management
Company: Est. 1989
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Bowman & Company LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Stockton, CA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 5 plans audited • $117M under management
Company: Est. 1939
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Brady Martz & Associates P.C.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Grand Forks, ND
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 5 plans audited • $36M under management
Company: Est. 1927
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GRASSI & CO., CPAS, P.C.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Stats: 5 plans audited • $97M under management
Company: Est. 1980
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Harshwal & Company LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
San Diego, CA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 5 plans audited • $96M under management
Company: Est. 2009
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Hawkins Ash CPAs, LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
La Crosse, WI
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 5 plans audited • $51M under management
Company: Est. 1956 • 190 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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