by JoAnn Cassell | Aug 15, 2025 | Merger & Acquisitions
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 401(k)—carry risks, responsibilities, and decisions that can impact both compliance and...
by JoAnn Cassell | Jul 15, 2025 | Audit Procedures
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, more efficient audit experience that’s better for everyone involved, whether you’re...
by JoAnn Cassell | May 15, 2025 | 401k Plan Mistakes, Audit Insights
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 audit season. Today, however, we’re gathering lessons learned from successful 401(k) plan...
by JoAnn Cassell | Feb 15, 2025 | 401k Compliance Error, 401k Plan Mistakes, Audit Insights, Eligible compensation discrepancies
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 from showing up during your next benefits plan audit! Since we specialize in 401(k) plan...
by JoAnn Cassell | Jan 15, 2025 | 401k Plan Audit Documentation, Record Retention, Regulations & Policies
Updating your payroll procedures for paperless, electronic documents? Good. Improperly retaining said documents, putting you out of compliance with federal policy and regulation? Bad. In short, are you retaining your digitally signed payroll Form I-9 correctly? Here’s...
