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Surgent's Auditing 401(k) Plans: Critical Issues and Annual Update

Valid for one year from purchase date
Self-study - On-Demand
4 CPE (4 technical)

Course code: 26SS-0059
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  • Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 - Webinar

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Due to increasing scrutiny in the employee benefit plan area, it is imperative for auditors of 401(k) plans to remain up to date on the rules and regulations that may impact the audit engagement.

In this course, auditors will enhance their knowledge by understanding the changes affecting audit procedures and reporting in accordance with recently issued Statements on Auditing Standards (SASs), identifying best practices, and performing efficient audit engagements.

Major subjects

  • Key requirements of recently issued SASs.
  • Changes affecting 401(k) plans.
  • Audit strategy and improving overall efficiency.
  • Common mistakes as noted in peer reviews and DOL inspections.

Learning objectives

  • Understand the current changes to the rules and regulations associated with 401(k) plans.
  • Identify best practices associated with engagement performance.
  • Understand the risks associated with a benefit plan audit engagement.
  • Avoid common mistakes noted during peer reviews.

Who should take this program?

  • Experienced practitioners responsible for planning and performing employee benefit plan audit engagements.

Pricing

Standard Member Fee $129.00
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More program information

Area
of study
Accounting & audit
Field(s)
of study
Auditing - Technical (4.0)
Level Basic
Format Self-study - On-Demand
Sponsor Surgent
NASBA ID#: 103212
Prerequisites Prereq. Basic understanding of auditing defined contribution plans
Advance
prep
None

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