Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Key upcoming provisions and their effective dates
• Strategies for evaluating and implementing plan changes
• Why documentation is so important for compliance
• How to prepare for plan amendments by the end of 2026
• Education and communication strategies for plan participants

Episode resources:

• Watch episodes of The 401(k) Audit CPA Success Show on YouTube.
• Learn more about the Anders 401(k) process and pricing.
• Request a 401(k) audit consultation

Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Practical tips to avoid common errors in census preparation
• What steps to take if a test is failed
• How to correct for plan administration errors
• Best practices for maintaining documentation

Episode resources:

• Watch episodes of The 401(k) Audit CPA Success Show on YouTube.
• Learn more about the Anders 401(k) process and pricing.
• Request a 401(k) audit consultation

Topics discussed in this episode include:

• What to ask a potential audit firm
• The federal communications to look out for and what to do when they arrive
• How to determine if an audit firm is the right fit for you
• Tactics to prevent future late filings

Episode resources:

• Watch episodes of The 401(k) Audit CPA Success Show on YouTube.
• Learn more about the Anders 401(k) process and pricing.
• Request a 401(k) audit consultation

Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Different types of controls and their various uses
• Why it’s important to layer multiple controls
• How poor internal controls can negatively impact your 401(k) audit
• The most common compensation issues auditors come across

Episode resources:

• Watch episodes of The 401(k) Audit CPA Success Show on YouTube.
• Learn more about the Anders 401(k) process and pricing.
• Request a 401(k) audit consultation

Topics discussed in this episode include:

• The pitfalls of customization options in payroll software and modules such as QuickBooks
• Why it’s important to keep documents clearly organized
• How delays with documents can result in late filings
• What is AuditMiner and how 401(k) auditors are able to use it

Episode resources:

• Watch episodes of The 401(k) Audit CPA Success Show on YouTube.
• Learn more about the Anders 401(k) process and pricing.
• Request a 401(k) audit consultation

Topics discussed in this episode include:

• A breakdown of the schedules you could encounter and their impact on your audit
• Why you should always promptly answer any requests from your auditor
• What to include, and what to exclude, when filing your Form 5500
• Key tips to avoid difficulties while using the EFAST system

Episode resources:

• Watch episodes of The 401(k) Audit CPA Success Show on YouTube.
• Learn more about the Anders 401(k) process and pricing.
• Request a 401(k) audit consultation

Topics discussed in this episode include:

• How SAS 143 and SAS 145 can impact your 401(k) plan audit.
• The considerations you need to take with your IT environment, even if either your plan or your IT work is managed by a third-party.
• The consequences of changes to Form 5500 and why this change especially matters for companies hovering around the 100-participant threshold.

Episode resources:

• Watch episodes of The 401(k) Audit CPA Success Show on YouTube.
• Learn more about the Anders 401(k) process and pricing.
• Request a 401(k) audit consultation

Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Top takeaways from the Audit Quality Study
• Which sections of an EBP audit have the highest rates of errors
• The questions to ask your audit firm to determine whether they have the experience your business needs

Episode resources:

• Watch episodes of The 401(k) Audit CPA Success Show on YouTube.
• Learn more about the Anders 401(k) process and pricing.
• Request a 401(k) audit consultation