by JoAnn Cassell | Mar 15, 2026 | 401k Compliance Error, 401k Plan Mistakes, Audit Insights
As a sponsor of a 401(k) plan, you’re not trying to break the rules—the opposite, you have the best intentions for your employees. You’re offering a benefit that protects their futures! But as I recently shared on The 401(k)ouple Podcast, most mistakes don’t come...
by JoAnn Cassell | Jan 15, 2024 | 401k Plan Audit, Audit Insights
We learn the most indelible lessons from our mistakes, right? This year, save yourself (and your auditor!) time and headaches by learning from someone else’s mistakes. Fresh out of this year’s audit season, it’s time for our annual look back at the most common errors...
by JoAnn Cassell | Apr 15, 2023 | 401k Compliance, 401k Compliance Error, 401k Plan Mistakes, Audit Procedures, Eligible compensation discrepancies, Plan Sponsors
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 to a team-building retreat in Cancun. The company covers many expenses along the way but still comes...
by JoAnn Cassell | Oct 15, 2021 | 401k Plan Audit, Uncategorized
Do you know the real cost of your plan? 401(k) plans are attractive to employers for retaining and recruiting employees, but all 401(k) plans come with a price. No surprise, right? Yet, costs shouldn’t prevent you from offering this benefit to your employees, just try...
by JoAnn Cassell | Sep 15, 2021 | Retirement Plan, Uncategorized
Establishing a 401(k) retirement plan is simple. After all, you just have to choose vendors, draft legally sound documents, operate the plan, and stay in compliance. No big deal, right? Actually… not so much. Setting up a 401(k) plan involves many moving pieces...
