Webinar

Audits of 401k Plans

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Significant changes in the audit environment for 401k plans have resulted from recent U.S. Department of Labor reviews of 401k audits and the issuance of Statement of Audit Standards Number 136 (SAS 136), the Auditing Standards Board's new standard for employee benefit plan audits. This course will assist the audit professional with guidance needed to perform 401k audits in the upcoming year. We will discuss the significant changes from SAS 136 and other recent auditing standards, including both the auditor's and plan sponsor's responsibilities when electing and performing an ERISA Section 103(a)(3)(C) audit, which replaced the former limited scope audit. We will also focus on the most common compliance issues identified in 401k audits from both the Department of Labor and peer reviews, along with best practices and recommended corrections.

Major subjects

• SAS 136 audit requirements for ERISA Section 103(a)(3)(C) audits
• Update of the changes affecting 401k plans
• Compliance issues commonly encountered in 401k plan audits
• Best practices for engagement planning, internal controls, risk assessment, and detailed testing
• Common audit reporting and disclosure issues

Learning objectives

• Understand the key changes in 401k plans that resulted from recently issued auditing standards
• Identify common compliance issues encountered in 401k plan audits
• Plan and perform effective audit procedures for 401k plan audits

Who should take this program?

• Experienced audit professionals who plan and perform 401k plan audit engagements

Pricing

Our records indicate you are a nonmember. If you register, you will be charged $229.00 (Standard Nonmember Fee). Members: Please log in to receive member fee.

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