Top 403(b) Plan Auditors

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

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  1. Ludwig Klewer & Rudner PLLC

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Tucson, AZ

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

    Stats: 4 plans audited • $82M under management

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  2. McKonly & Asbury LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Camp Hill, PA

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

    Stats: 4 plans audited • $77M under management

    Company: Est. 1973 • 120 employees

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  3. MUN CPAS, LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Sacramento, CA

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

    Stats: 4 plans audited • $61M under management

    Company: Est. 2003

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  4. Rivero, Gordimer & Company, P.a.

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Tampa, FL

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

    Stats: 4 plans audited • $61M under management

    Company: Est. 2012

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  5. RKL LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Lancaster, PA

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

    Stats: 4 plans audited • $550M under management

    Company: Est. 1952 • 600 employees

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  6. Rubino & Company, Chartered

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Bethesda, MD

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

    Stats: 4 plans audited • $380M under management

    Company: Est. 2012

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  8. Verdeja & Alvarez LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Coral Gables, FL

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

    Stats: 4 plans audited • $128M under management

    Company: Est. 1986

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  9. Alexander & Williams LLC

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Dallas, TX

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

    Stats: 3 plans audited • $22M under management

    Company: Est. 2014

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  10. Barnes Dennig & Co. Ltd

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Cincinnati, OH

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

    Stats: 3 plans audited • $38M under management

    Company: Est. 1965

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  11. BDG-CPAS

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Ridgewood, NJ

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

    Stats: 3 plans audited • $57M under management

    Company: Est. 1982

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  12. Bennett Thrasher LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Atlanta, GA

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

    Stats: 3 plans audited • $1.7B under management

    Company: Est. 1980

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  13. BFBA LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Sacramento, CA

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

    Stats: 3 plans audited • $10M under management

    Company: Est. 1983

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  15. Bowers & Company CPAS PLLC

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Syracuse, NY

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

    Stats: 3 plans audited • $33M under management

    Company: Est. 2003 • 161 employees

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  16. BPM LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor • Pro Score 3.1

    San Francisco, CA

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

    Stats: 3 plans audited • $266M under management

    Company: Est. 1986

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  17. BT & Co. P.A.

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Topeka, KS

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

    Stats: 3 plans audited • $81M under management

    Company: Est. 1913

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  18. Caliber Audit & Attest LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    San Luis Abispo, CA

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

    Stats: 3 plans audited • $35M under management

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  21. Elliott Davis, LLC

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Augusta, GA

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

    Stats: 3 plans audited • $172M under management

    Company: Est. 1920 • 800 employees

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  22. Fester & Chapman, PLLC

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Scottsdale, AZ

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

    Stats: 3 plans audited • $219M under management

    Company: Est. 2003

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  23. Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn, PA

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Owings Mills, MD

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

    Stats: 3 plans audited • $23M under management

    Company: Est. 1935

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  24. Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Canton, MA

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

    Stats: 3 plans audited • $188M under management

    Company: Est. 1945

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  25. Grossman Yanak & Ford LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Pittsburgh, PA

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

    Stats: 3 plans audited • $114M under management

    Company: Est. 1990

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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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