Date: July 1, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:05 p.m. PT
$355.00
$465.00
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Employee benefit plan audits are under more scrutiny than ever—regulations are shifting, reporting demands are growing, and audit deficiencies are on the rise. The risk of plan failures or fraud is always looming, making it critical for firms to stay ahead. Want to navigate these complexities with confidence? Get up to speed on the latest regulatory changes, emerging trends, and best practices to perform high-quality audits and deliver accurate, timely advice that clients can trust.
Please note, agenda and/or speakers are subject to change. Please note, this is an encore broadcast of the Employee Benefit Plans Audit Virtual Conference, which took place on June 5, 2025.
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CPAs who perform employee benefit plan audits and senior managers, staff, financial professionals, individual advisers and attorneys who specialize in working on employee benefit plans.
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Basic knowledge of accounting and auditing and experience with employee benefit plan audits.
Stay up to date on the latest regulatory developments with this essential Department of Labor (DOL) update. This session will cover key enforcement priorities, recent guidance, and emerging trends impacting employee benefit plan audits.
With cyber threats on the rise, protecting employee benefit plan data is more critical than ever. This session will explore the Department of Labor’s latest cybersecurity guidance, best practices for safeguarding sensitive information, and key responsibilities.
Stay up to date on quality management standards (QMS), initial audit procedures, and recent AICPA guidance. Explore key topics such as non-disclosure agreements, mergers, and terminations, and the latest PCAOB confirmation standards to enhance your audit approach and ensure compliance.
Stay informed on critical developments from the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor, and the Courts. Guidance has been issued on mandatory automatic enrollment, Roth catch-up contributions, required minimum contributions, and other new SECURE/SECURE 2.0 provisions. There are new corrective opportunities for overpayments and prohibited transactions. And the hottest thing in ERISA litigation – forfeitures!
Understanding Form 5500 is essential for compliance and accuracy in employee benefit plan audits. This session covers the auditor’s responsibilities, key review procedures, and recent changes impacting plan filings. Gain practical insights to enhance the effectiveness and thoroughness of your audits.
Explore practical strategies and tools to drive audit efficiency in employee benefit plan engagements. This session covers innovations in AI, software, and standardized workpapers, along with tips on training, delegation, and quality management to enhance audit performance and streamline workflow.
Understanding SOC reports and risk assessment is essential for conducting thorough and compliant employee benefit plan audits. This session will break down key SOC report components, user entity controls, and IT system risks—both internal and outsourced. Learn how to effectively incorporate these insights into your risk assessment and documentation process to strengthen audit quality and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
This session will explore common compliance errors including identification, correction methods and the impact these compliance errors have on audits.