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A new DOL policy means you may not need an audit (here’s what you need to know)

June 15, 2023

Small businesses rejoice as a new Department of Labor rule means many may no longer be required to perform an annual 401(k) audit and submit their results on Form 5500 to stay[...]

building a relationship with your 401k or benefits plan auditor

Overwhelmed by your 401k auditor’s questionnaires? (We hate them too.)

May 15, 2023

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)[...]

Save time: How to get organized before your next audit

February 15, 2023

  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[...]

Don’t wait until the last minute!

January 14, 2023

Everyone procrastinates. That’s especially true now, when just about everyone is short-staffed. When it comes to your 401(k) audit, the sooner you start, the[...]

Top 3 mistakes on audits this year

December 21, 2022

A 401(k) audit can feel like a test you didn’t study for. After all, you’ve got lots of other priorities. Here’s the catch: Just three mistakes make up more than half the[...]

How long does a 401k audit take?

June 30, 2020

If the word “audit” makes you cringe, you’re not alone. At their worst, audits can be a major pain. They can sap your time, energy, and resources. When our clients ask[...]