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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Smith Elliott Kearns & Company LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Hagerstown, MD
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 5 plans audited • $235M under management
Company: Est. 1963
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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