Top 403(b) Plan Auditors

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

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  1. Johnson, Stone & Pagano, P.S.

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Fircrest, WA

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

    Stats: 2 plans audited • $9M under management

    Company: Est. 1982

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  2. Jones & Roth, P.C.

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Eugene, OR

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

    Stats: 2 plans audited • $20M under management

    Company: Est. 1946

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  3. KBF CPAS LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Vancouver, WA

    Stats: 2 plans audited • $987M under management

    Company: Est. 2017

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  5. Kemper CPA Group LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Greenfield, IN

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

    Stats: 2 plans audited • $2M under management

    Company: Est. 1958

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  6. Kohanski & Company, PC

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Scranton, PA

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

    Stats: 2 plans audited • $42M under management

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  7. KPM CPAS, PC

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Springfield, MO

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

    Stats: 2 plans audited • $97M under management

    Company: Est. 1966

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  8. Kronick Kalada Berdy & Co. P.C.

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Wilkes-Barre, PA

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

    Stats: 2 plans audited • $56M under management

    Company: Est. 1987 • 39 employees

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  9. Lauren Corey Consulting, LLC

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Portland, ME

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

    Stats: 2 plans audited • $52M under management

    Company: Est. 2015

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  10. Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Dover, NJ

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

    Stats: 2 plans audited • $8M under management

    Company: Est. 1973

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  11. Louis Plung & Company LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Pittsburgh, PA

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

    Stats: 2 plans audited • $31M under management

    Company: Est. 1921 • 69 employees

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  12. Maxwell Locke & Ritter LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Austin, TX

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

    Stats: 2 plans audited • $117M under management

    Company: Est. 1991

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  13. Meaden & Moore Ltd

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Cleveland, OH

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

    Stats: 2 plans audited • $252M under management

    Company: Est. 1919

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  14. Melissa G. Critcher, CPA, PC

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Waxhaw, NC

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

    Stats: 2 plans audited • $6M under management

    Company: Est. 2014

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  15. Metz CPA PLLC

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Phoenix, AZ

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

    Stats: 2 plans audited • $26M under management

    Company: Est. 1992

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  16. Michael L. Anderson & Associates

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Alexandria, MN

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

    Stats: 2 plans audited • $46M under management

    Company: Est. 1994

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  17. Miller, Cooper & Co., Ltd.

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Deerfield, IL

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

    Stats: 2 plans audited • $22M under management

    Company: Est. 1919 • 466 employees

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  18. MPCompany LLP

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor • Verified

    Raleigh, NC

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

    Stats: 2 plans audited • $7M under management

    Company: Est. 2012

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  19. Olsen Thielen & Co., Ltd.

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Roseville, MN

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

    Stats: 2 plans audited • $184M under management

    Company: Est. 2012

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  21. Packer Thomas

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Canfield, OH

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

    Stats: 2 plans audited • $15M under management

    Company: Est. 1923 • 70 employees

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  22. Perkins & Company, PC

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Portland, OR

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

    Stats: 2 plans audited • $76M under management

    Company: Est. 1986 • 180 employees

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  23. Prager Metis Cpas, LLC

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    New York, NY

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

    Stats: 2 plans audited • $118M under management

    Company: Est. 2013 • 600 employees

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  25. REDW LLC

    Employee Benefit Plan Auditor

    Albuquerque, NM

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

    Stats: 2 plans audited • $1.0B under management

    Company: Est. 2012

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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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