Audits of 401k Plans 26-27
6.00 Credits
Member Price $259
Non-Member Price $339
Overview
The audit landscape for 401(k) plans is shifting’fast. Recent reviews by the U.S. Department of Labor, combined with the introduction of Statement on Auditing Standards No. 136 (SAS 136), are changing how audits are conducted and what’s expected of both auditors and plan sponsors. This course gives CPAs the insights and guidance they need to confidently navigate these changes. We’ll explore the impact of SAS 136 and other recent updates, with a clear look at the responsibilities involved in an ERISA Section 103(a)(3)(C) audit’the new standard that has replaced the old limited scope audit. You’ll also learn about the most common compliance issues flagged in 401(k) audits, based on findings from the Department of Labor and peer reviewers, and walk away with practical strategies and corrections to strengthen your audit approach.
Highlights
• 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
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of auditing 401k plans
Designed For
Audit professionals who plan and perform 401k plan audit engagements.
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
Preparation
None
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Robert Bedwell, Surgent McCoy CPE, LLC
Bob Bedwell, CPA, is an Audit and Advisory Principal at Mallah Furman, with over 35 years of audit and accounting experience. Bob regularly assists clients with a full range of corporate audit and assurance services, including financial statement preparation, auditing, SEC reporting, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, due diligence, financing regulatory compliance, accounting system oversight, internal controls, IFRS conversions, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance advisory, and the independent review of external data.
Bob has been a discussion leader on numerous topics for the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, as well as for the firms for which he has worked, and has received high evaluations for his knowledge of topics and presentation skills.
Bob received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from Upsala College in East Orange, New Jersey, and has also earned a Masters in Accounting from Florida Atlantic University. Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in Florida, Bob is a member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) and the International Association of Practicing Accountants (IAPC). He has previously served as chairman of the FICPA Accounting Principles and Auditing Standards Committee.
Non-Member Price $339
Member Price $259