Top 403(b) Plan Auditors

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

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  1. Hozik & Company, PLC

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    McLean, VA

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 5 plans audited • $136M under management

    Company: Est. 1991

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  2. Hungerford Nichols

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Grand Rapids, MI

    Credentials: AICPA Member • Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC)

    Stats: 5 plans audited • $523M under management

    Company: Est. 1941 • 114 employees

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  3. Jones and Kolb

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Atlanta, GA

    Credentials: AICPA Member • Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC)

    Stats: 5 plans audited • $64M under management

    Company: Est. 1976 • 35 employees

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  4. Katz Sapper & Miller LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Indianapolis, IN

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 5 plans audited • $260M under management

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  5. Kerkering, Barberio & Co.

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Sarasota, FL

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 5 plans audited • $187M under management

    Company: Est. 1972

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  6. Lee CPA Audit Group

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Folsom, CA

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 5 plans audited • $64M under management

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  7. McConnell & Jones LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Houston, TX

    Credentials: AICPA Member • Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC)

    Stats: 5 plans audited • $2.2B under management

    Company: Est. 1987

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  8. Nisivoccia LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Mt. [cite_start]Arlington, NJ

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 5 plans audited • $89M under management

    Company: Est. 2012

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  9. SingerLewak LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Irvine, CA

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 5 plans audited • $78M under management

    Company: Est. 1959

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  10. Whitley Penn LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Fort Worth, TX

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 5 plans audited • $104M under management

    Company: Est. 1986 • 800 employees

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  11. Anstiss & Co. P.c.

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Lowell, MA

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 4 plans audited • $39M under management

    Company: Est. 1964

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  12. ATA PC

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Union City, TN

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 4 plans audited • $59M under management

    Company: Est. 1940

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  13. BiggsKofford P.C.

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Colorado Springs, CO

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 4 plans audited • $139M under management

    Company: Est. 1982

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  14. Brock and Company CPAs P.C.

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Boulder, CO

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 4 plans audited • $58M under management

    Company: Est. 1956

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  15. BST & Co. CPAS LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Albany, NY

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 4 plans audited • $485M under management

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  16. Elliott Group CPAS, PLLC

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Charlotte, NC

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 4 plans audited • $28M under management

    Company: Est. 2012

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  17. Frazier & Deeter, LLC

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Atlanta, GA

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 4 plans audited • $9.4B under management

    Company: Est. 1981

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  18. George Johnson & Company

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Detroit, MI

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 4 plans audited • $3.0B under management

    Company: Est. 1941

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  19. Gilbert CPAS

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Sacramento, CA

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 4 plans audited • $121M under management

    Company: Est. 1984 • 79 employees

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  20. Gray Hunter Stenn LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Quincy, IL

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 4 plans audited • $418M under management

    Company: Est. 1991

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  21. Harding Shymanski & Company PSC

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Evansville, IN

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 4 plans audited • $216M under management

    Company: Est. 1975

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  22. Hogan Taylor LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Tulsa, OK

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 4 plans audited • $292M under management

    Company: Est. 2009 • 377 employees

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  23. Johnson Lambert LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Falls Church, VA

    Credentials: AICPA Member • Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC)

    Stats: 4 plans audited • $6.5B under management

    Company: Est. 1986

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  24. Legacy Professionals LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Chicago, IL

    Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member

    Stats: 4 plans audited • $1.3B under management

    Company: Est. 2003

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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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