Employee Benefit Plan Audit Services

Based on U.S. Department of Labor data, Barnes Dennig is one of the top 100 CPA firms in the nation in terms of the number of plans audited annually. We have 59 employee benefit plan audit clients and audit 85 plans, ranging from 100 to 2,700 participants and $5 million to $350 million in assets.

To ensure exceptional service and expertise, Barnes Dennig has developed a team of accounting professionals who conduct employee benefit plan audits on a regular basis. They have experience with 401(k) and 403(b) plans and are up to date on the ever-changing trends, regulations and laws.

The Employee Benefit Plan Audit Team regularly receives additional training within this area. The combination of experience and ongoing education allows team members to work efficiently, while focusing on providing value for the client’s investment.

Independence Provides Peace of Mind
Our firm is fully independent with respect to employee benefit plan auditing services.  We do not provide plan administration services, employee benefit plan/human resource consulting, or offer investment advisory services.  Our focus is on compliance services including employee benefit plan audit and tax services.  We believe this gives us greater objectivity – giving your plan fiduciaries a high-quality audit product and increased peace of mind.

Charter Members of the AICPA Audit Quality Center
The firm has joined the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (AICPA) newly formed Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center.  Joining the Center was an easy decision for us since we were already doing everything that AICPA requires of members.  

Additional Services for Employee Benefit Plan Audit Clients
To provide an exceptional level of client service to our plan audit clients, we have invested in a number of programs that provide additional value.  Among these items are:

• Annual Plan Audit Seminar – Our firm annually partners with other financial service firms that provide services to retirement plan sponsors to present on hot topics and recent developments that are relevant to plan fiduciaries.
• Retirement Plan News – An insightful newsletter published four times a year and dedicated to keeping our clients up-to-date on recent trends.
• Periodic Updates – As events warrant, we convey our thoughts on timely topics to our plan audit clients.

Quality and Resources wins Barnes Dennig Another Award
In 2005, our focus and our quality on performing employee benefit plan audits, won Barnes Dennig a fifth Practical Accountant Practice Innovation Award.