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

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.

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

• 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

• 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

Basic understanding of auditing defined contribution plans