If your 401(k) plan is close to hitting “large” by DOL rules at the start of your plan year, the 80/120 rule could save you time and money. It happens. You[...]
Wondering how to choose the right 401(k) plan auditor for your organization? Here’s what to look for—and avoid—in selecting your auditing firm. If your[...]
There are many service providers on your 401(k) plan team. Here’s what their roles are and what to expect from each of them. To keep your 401(k) plan sustainable,[...]
Don't get surprised at audit time. Stay compliant when handling the 401(k) or benefits plans during a merger or acquisition. Merging or holding companies? Buying a[...]
Don't require a full-scale audit? There's an alternative: agreed-upon procedures. In our last blog, we discussed changes to 401(k) audit requirements that mean many small[...]
A new DOL policy means you may not need a 401(k) plan audit. On February 23, the Department of Labor, IRS, and Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation unveiled major changes to[...]
Plan sponsors and advisors, building a relationship with your 401k or benefits plan auditor is better than any questionnaire. Here's why. No matter if you’re a 401(k)[...]
Imagine this: The sales team has the best quarter ever. Five of seven team members win record-breaking performance bonuses. To keep the momentum going, they are sent[...]
ADP, Gusto, Paychex, and the rest... they make payroll (and life) easier. Small businesses can save millions of dollars a year by forgoing an internal payroll department[...]
We know, nobody loves to do an audit. (If you did, you’d be working here.) 401(k) audits may look time-consuming, but nothing about them is left to chance. The[...]