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Sharing personal protected info online? Here’s what NOT to do

March 20, 2021

When the pandemic hit in 2020, some of our customers faced an unexpected curveball.  We’ve been doing virtual 401k audits for years, but many companies had maintained[...]

401k compliance error

Avoid the most common 401k compliance error with these eligible compensation best practices

February 15, 2021

Errors with eligible compensation—or, the income that counts toward your 401k retirement plan—were the number one compliance issue we saw in the 2020 audit[...]

SECURE Act

What the SECURE Act Means for Your Business in 2021

January 15, 2021

Happy 2021!  Like everyone else, we are thrilled to welcome in a new year. Just like last year, we’ll be sharing helpful tips and insights each month to keep your[...]

Retirement Plan

What Retirement Plan Sponsors Need to Know for 2021

December 16, 2020

Every industry was affected by COVID-19 this year, and retirement planning is no exception. The CARES Act and the SECURE Act in particular had such a significant impact that[...]

From Cassell Plan Audits, With Gratitude

November 25, 2020

As we enter into the 2020 holiday season, we at Cassell Plan Audits have been reflecting on gratitude.  It’s always meaningful to consider what we’re thankful for, but[...]

Top 7 Insights from the 2020 Audit Season

November 19, 2020

At Cassell Plan Audits, we love solving problems. But we love preventing them even more. 2020 has been tumultuous in just about every aspect, but your employee benefits[...]

When in Doubt, Choose the Nice Auditor

October 22, 2020

Come audit season, there’s no shortage of accounting firms who are willing to perform your company’s benefit plan audits for you … But how many are truly able?  A[...]

How to Save Time on Your Next 401k Plan Audit—Especially if This Year’s Didn’t Go as Planned

October 5, 2020

Employee benefits plan audits can be a huge pain. They’re also necessary. This means you have a choice: do you want an efficient, painless audit—or a time-consuming and[...]

September/October deadlines you need to know

August 18, 2020

Fall is an especially busy time in the world of 401k plan administration. If you aren’t prepared for it, the sheer volume of work can take you by surprise. You’ll want to[...]

Hardship distributions will likely rise due to COVID-19. Here’s how to prepare for requests.

July 17, 2020

If your company offers a 401k plan in your benefits package, you already know that those funds should be kept out of reach until participants reach age 59½.  There are[...]