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What happens after the 401(k) audit?
Completing your independent 401(k) plan audit is a big milestone—but it’s not the final step. Once your auditor issues the report, there are still a few key tasks to wrap up on...
Mergers, acquisitions and 401(k) plans: What plan sponsors need to know
When your company is acquiring or merging with another, the due diligence process doesn’t stop at financials or operations. The target company’s retirement plans—especially their...
Make 401(k) audits work for you: How AI and tech tools simplify the process
In 401(k) plan audits, digital tools and AI-powered platforms are helping plan sponsors and auditors streamline processes, reduce errors, and save time. The result? A smarter,...
Your 401(k) auditor checklist: Key criteria and questions to ask
Selecting the perfect auditor for your 401(k) plan isn’t just a box‑checking exercise—but our handy 401(k) auditor checklist will ensure that you cover the key criteria and...
Case studies: Lessons learned from successful 401(k) plan audits
Conducting a 401(k) audit can feel daunting—especially when you uncover more “gotchas” than guarantees. Every year, we feature the top three errors (= teachable moments) of that...
What is a 401(k) plan audit and why might you need one?
If you sponsor a 401(k) plan for your employees, you’ve probably heard talk about retirement plan audits. Maybe someone told you you’ll need one once you hit 100 participants… or...
What SECURE Act 2.0 changes mean for your 401(k) plan audit in 2025
The big SECURE Act 2.0 changes mandated for 401(k) plans are still rolling out—and 2025 is no exception. So, with new rules around auto-enrollment, catch-up contributions, and...
The top 3 errors on 401(k) plan audits in 2024
With 2024’s audit season a none-too-distant memory, it’s time to look back at the top 3 errors on 401(k) plan audits we saw our clients make last year… So you can prevent them...
Are you retaining your digitally signed payroll Form I-9 correctly? You might not be.
Updating your payroll procedures for paperless, electronic documents? Good. Improperly retaining said documents, putting you out of compliance with federal policy and regulation?...
What is a SOC report and why plan sponsors should review it each year
So, what is a SOC report? Many plan sponsors of 401(k) and other benefit plans outsource critical plan tasks to outside service providers or vendors like payroll servicers,...
Year-end is coming! Complete these year-end 401(k) plan tasks to stay compliant
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” Frozen turkeys go on sale, holiday carols fill the airwaves… and retirement plan sponsors check off those year-end 401(k) plan tasks...
Annual 401(k) plan notices are due December 2. Are you ready?
Autumn is well underway, and with it comes those seasonal tasks: Hire the neighborhood kid to rake fallen leaves… Check. Stock up on candy for Halloween trick-or-treaters… Check....
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