Audits of 401(k) Plans: New Developments and Critical Issues
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Virtual
8.00 Credits
Member Price $309.00
Non-Member Price $459.00
Overview
You could pay $0 for this course!
This qualifies for reimbursement through the State Workforce Training Express Fund. Firms/companies with fewer than 100 staff will receive 100% reimbusement, and firms/companies with over 100 staff will receive 50% reimbursement. You must register for this course and apply for reimbursement through the Workforce Training Express Fund website three weeks in advance to be eligible. The course code for this program is 1137502. To learn more click here or contact Julia Ekelund at jekelund@mscpaonline.org.
Highlights
Proper planning of benefit plan audit engagements and developing audit strategy while improving overall efficiency Common pitfalls in planning and detailed audit procedures Changes affecting 401(k) plans, including SAS 136 implementation Common mistakes as noted in peer reviews and DOL inspections
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of auditing defined contribution plans
Designed For
Practitioners responsible for planning and performing employee benefit plan audit engagements
Objectives
Identify the key provisions of SAS 136 Properly document understanding of the plan, the environment, and internal controls for an employee benefit plan Understand the importance of reading, reviewing, and documenting the controls in a service organization control report Identify potential audit triggers that may result in Department of Labor inspections Understand the risks associated with a benefit plan audit engagement Avoid common mistakes noted during peer reviews
Preparation
None
Non-Member Price $459.00
Member Price $309.00