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Almich & Associates
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Lake Forest, CA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $76M under management
Company: Est. 1992
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Anders Minkler Huber & Helm LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
St Louis, MO
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $88M under management
Pricing: $13,960 base fee
Company: Est. 1965
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Anderson Larkin & Co. P.C.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Stats: 2 plans audited • $8M under management
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Andrews Hooper Pavlik PLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Saginaw, MI
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $43M under management
Company: Est. 1993
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Bennett & Associates CPAS PLLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Ann Arbor, MI
Credentials: AICPA Member • Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC)
Stats: 2 plans audited • $65M under management
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Black & Pinckard LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Hoover, AL
Credentials: AICPA Member • Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC)
Stats: 2 plans audited • $237M under management
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Davidson Doyle & Hilton, LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Lynchburg, VA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $128M under management
Company: Est. 1999
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DiSanto, Priest & Co.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Warwick, RI
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $87M under management
Company: Est. 1970 • 108 employees
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Dougall Conradie LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Beaverton, OR
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $3M under management
Company: Est. 2003
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DS&B, Ltd.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Minneapolis, MN
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $96M under management
Company: Est. 2003
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Elliott, Robinson & Company, LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Springfield, MO
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $94M under management
Company: Est. 1940
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Faulkner, King & Wenz, PSC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Mount Sterling, KY
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $43M under management
Company: Est. 1984
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Gallagher Flynn & Co LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Burlington, VT
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $31M under management
Company: Est. 2003
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Geltrude & Company, LLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Nutley, NJ
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $39M under management
Company: Est. 1995
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Hantzmon Wiebel LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Charlottesville, VA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $118M under management
Company: Est. 1991
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Harper & Pearson Company, P.C.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Houston, TX
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $26M under management
Company: Est. 1962
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HBE LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Lincoln, NE
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $32M under management
Company: Est. 1974
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HCJ CPAs & Advisors, PLLC
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Little Rock, AR
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $27M under management
Company: Est. 1987
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Holman Frenia Allison, P.C.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Medford, NJ
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $88M under management
Company: Est. 1996
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Horne LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Jackson, MS
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $95M under management
Company: 2,000 employees
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Houldsworth, Russo & Co., P.C.
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Las Vegas, NV
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $19M under management
Company: Est. 1991
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HSC/Tuscan & Company PA
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Ft Myers, FL
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $8M under management
Company: Est. 1974
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Hutchinson and Bloodgood, LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Glendale, CA
Credentials: AICPA Member • Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC)
Stats: 2 plans audited • $45M under management
Company: Est. 1922
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JGD & Associates, LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
San Diego, CA
Credentials: Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) • AICPA Member
Stats: 2 plans audited • $8M under management
Company: Est. 1977
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JLK Rosenberger, LLP
Employee Benefit Plan Auditor
Irvine, CA
Credentials: AICPA Member • Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC)
Stats: 2 plans audited • $27M under management
Company: Est. 1991 • 65 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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