by cpaadmin | Sep 15, 2024 | 401k Compliance, Fiduciary, Record Retention, Regulations & Policies
Understanding your fiduciary responsibilities as a 401(k) plan sponsor is critical to staying compliant and protecting yourself from personal liability. In short, no matter what, the buck stops with you. (Yes, we made a visual pun! Enjoy.) The Department of Labor...
by cpaadmin | May 18, 2021 | 401k Audit Firm, 401k Compliance Error, 401k Plan Audit, Audit Procedures, Fiduciary, Retirement Plan
You’ve probably heard that recent litigation over breaches of fiduciary duty under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) has been making a stir. It’s important to recognize that fiduciaries of retirement plans for small businesses have the same legal...
by cpaadmin | Jun 23, 2016 | Fiduciary
Fiduciary responsibility for a company’s retirement plan ultimately rests upon Plan Sponsors. Although an Investment Policy Statement (IPS) is required, the requirement does not specify it be in writing. For the best protection, your IPS should be in writing, easy...
