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There is no such thing as a FREE 401(k) plan

October 15, 2021

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,[...]

Setting up a 401(k) retirement: Who does what?

September 15, 2021

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[...]

What to Do If You Make an Eligible Compensation Mistake

August 18, 2021

It happens... you've performed your audit and discovered some discrepancies. If you've ever found yourself in this position, you're definitely not alone. In fact, eligible[...]

Recap of the 2019 audit season: Top 5 internal control findings (and how to prevent them)

February 28, 2020

Employee benefits can become a minefield in terms of compliance — and that's why auditing is so important (and not simply a requirement). As your friendly neighborhood[...]

5 Internal Control Procedures for a Smoother 401(k) Audit

April 8, 2016

401(k) plan audits can be a lengthy and grueling process.  Both the IRS and the U.S. Department of Labor hold plan sponsors to strict rules and regulations regarding the[...]