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Haines, Isenbarger & Skiba, LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Fort Wayne, IN
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 3 plans audited • $16M under management
Company: Est. 1998
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Harrington Langer & Associates
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Saint Paul, MN
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 3 plans audited • $8M under management
Company: Est. 1985
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James Moore & Co., P.L.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Gainesville, FL
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 3 plans audited • $651M under management
Company: Est. 1964
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Jones, Nale & Mattingly PLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Louisville, KY
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 3 plans audited • $38M under management
Company: Est. 1940
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Kimberlin Company, PLLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Chandler, AZ
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 3 plans audited • $14M under management
Company: Est. 2012
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KKDLY LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Honolulu, HI
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 3 plans audited • $211M under management
Company: Est. 2001
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Lilling & Company LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Port Washington, NY
Credentials: AICPA Member • Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC)
Stats: 3 plans audited • $95M under management
Company: Est. 1984
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Loftis & Lovato Group
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Albuquerque, NM
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 3 plans audited • $30M under management
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MC Group Hawaii, Inc.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Honolulu, HI
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 3 plans audited • $34M under management
Company: Est. 2012
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McCall Scanlon & Tice LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Pittsburgh, PA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 3 plans audited • $80M under management
Company: Est. 2008
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Nawrocki Smith LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Melville, NY
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 3 plans audited • $55M under management
Company: Est. 1986
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Novak Francella LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Bala Cynwyd, PA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 3 plans audited • $11M under management
Company: Est. 2003 • 142 employees
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One River CPAS
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Oakland, ME
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 3 plans audited • $26M under management
Company: Est. 1984
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Parsons CPA PLLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Charlotte, NC
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 3 plans audited • $14M under management
Company: Est. 2012
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Regier Carr & Monroe, LLP, CPAS
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Wichita, KS
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 3 plans audited • $57M under management
Company: Est. 2012
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Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Charlottesville, VA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 3 plans audited • $61M under management
Company: Est. 1953 • 350 employees
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Sax LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Clifton, NJ
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 3 plans audited • $48M under management
Company: Est. 2012
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Sciarabba Walker & Co., LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Ithaca, NY
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 3 plans audited • $172M under management
Company: Est. 1976
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Smoak, Davis & Nixon LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Jacksonville, FL
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 3 plans audited • $55M under management
Company: Est. 1924
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Stowe & Degon LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Westborough, MA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 3 plans audited • $569M under management
Company: Est. 1997
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Suttle & Stalnaker, PLLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Charleston, WV
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 3 plans audited • $333M under management
Company: Est. 1973
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Wendling Noe Nelson & Johnson LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Topeka, KS
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 3 plans audited • $35M under management
Company: Est. 1986 • 28 employees
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Yount, Hyde & Barbour, P.C.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Winchester, VA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 3 plans audited • $52M under management
Company: Est. 1947
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ADKF P.C.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
San Antonio, TX
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $14M under management
Company: Est. 1991
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Alan C. Young & Associates
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Detroit, MI
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $9M under management
Company: Est. 1983
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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