
Elective Deferral Election Benefit Plan Administration
One of the most common operational errors when administering retirement plans is the failure to implement a participant’s elective deferral election or change in percentage.
One of the most common operational errors when administering retirement plans is the failure to implement a participant’s elective deferral election or change in percentage.
Users of accounting information make informed decisions using information contained in the financial statements.
Prospective clients often want to see a sample information request letter to get a better idea of how an audit will progress. In response to that frequently asked question, we created a white paper to assist clients in preparing for their retirement plan audits.
When it comes to an employee benefit plan audit, having the right information ready in a timely fashion is imperative for a smooth and efficient audit. Since the retirement plan audit season is now going strong I am providing a link to the AICPA’s EBPAQC 403(b) Retirement Plan Audits Sample Auditor Request List for Plan Information.
In retirement plan administration, it is sometimes necessary to use prior year data to make certain determinations.
The Department of Labor just sent a letter to plan administrators emphasizing the importance of selecting a quality auditor.
Most plan sponsors know that their retirement plans are subject to discrimination tests, generally designed to prevent highly compensated employees (HCEs) from obtaining a benefit that is disproportionately favorable when compared to the benefits of the non-highly compensated employees (NHCEs).