401(k) Audit Basics, Part 2 - Participant Data and Contributions Testing

Perfect for staff or in-charge auditors new to ERISA audits, this webcast provides an understanding of 401(k) plans and how they work and addresses...

5/2/2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm  |  Online  |  AICPA

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CPE Categories: Auditing (2 CPE)

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Description

Participant data and contributions testing

Employee benefit plan audits are quite different from corporate audits and require an understanding of the unique audit areas specific to plans.

Part 2 of the 401(k) audit basics series addresses participant data and contribution testing, including:

- What participant data needs to be tested and why

- The different ways a participant can enroll in a plan

- The various types of contributions received by a 401(k) plan

- Parties in interest and prohibited transactions

- Common issues and errors seen in these areas

Target Audience

Auditors new to employee benefit plan auditing

Course Objectives

'- Identify what participant data needs to be tested and why.

- Recall the different ways a participant can enroll in a plan.

- Distinguish the various types of contributions received by a 401(k) plan.

- Recognize parties in interest and prohibited transactions.

- Distinguish unique issues that should be considered when planning 401(k) plan audits.

Subjects

'- Participant data testing

- 401(k) plan contribution types

- Parties in interest and prohibited transactions