Audits of 401(k) Plans: New Developments and Critical Issues for an Effective and Efficient Audit Webinar

Mar 8
9:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Online

8-A&A
CPE Credits

Properly document your 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 an inspection by the Department of Labor
Understand the risks associated with a benefit plan audit engagement
Avoid common mistakes noted during peer reviews

Highlights

Learn how to properly plan your benefit plan audit engagement and develop an audit strategy while improving overall efficiency
Find out how to avoid common pitfalls in planning and detailed audit procedures
Annual update of the changes affecting 401(k) plans
Description of common mistakes as noted in peer reviews and DOL inspections

Registration

PICPA Member: $239
Nonmember: $339

More Information

Course No. AFPL-2017-01-WEBNR-67-01

Level: Basic

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of auditing defined contribution plans

Notes
Your log-in instructions will be sent by Surgent at least 24 hours before the webinar.

Speaker(s)

Melissa Critcher

Melissa G. Critcher, CPA

Melissa is a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA). She has served in various roles with the NCACPA including member of the Board of Directors, committee member for the Accounting and Attestation Committee, as well as local chapter positions.

Melissa’s background in accounting includes more than 15 years experience in public accounting specializing in auditing defined contribution and defined benefit employee benefit plans as well as manufacturing, distribution, and professional service organizations. Her public accounting experience includes a position as a senior audit manager with Greer & Walker, LLP in Charlotte, North Carolina, a manager at a regional firm in Raleigh, North Carolina prior to re-locating to Charlotte. Melissa also worked with a local firm in Winston-Salem. During her career, Melissa has been responsible for managing the employee benefit plan niche, marketing and business development, and conducting in-house training seminars. Since 2002 Melissa has led discussion seminars on the AICPA’s Audits of 401(k) Plans for the NCACPA. Additional seminars include Audit Documentation and Review, Employee Benefit Plan Audits, and Small Business Audits. Ms. Critcher received the AICPA Outstanding Instructor Award in 2011, 2012, and 2013.

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