2021 Employee Benefit Plans Update
Thursday, May, 13, 2021
As a firm which specializes in the audits of employee benefit plans, we continually monitor accounting, regulatory and current events which may impact plans. As a member of the Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC), we recently attended the May 2021 American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) annual Employee Benefit Plans Conference. Read
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DOL Announces New Cybersecurity Guidance
Wednesday, April, 14, 2021
The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced new guidance for plan sponsors, plan fiduciaries, record keepers and plan participants on best practices for maintaining cybersecurity, including tips on how to protect the retirement benefits of America’s workers. Read More
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2021 IRS Compliance Program and Priorities for Employee Plans
Tuesday, April, 06, 2021
The Tax Exempt and Government Entities (TE/GE) Fiscal Year 2021 Program Letter PDF lists IRS priorities and how those align with the IRS Strategic Goals. In fiscal year 2021, the IRS will continue to pursue its compliance program described in its FY 2020 Program Letter PDF, and use its webpage to share information about other compliance program initiatives at the end
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 – Key Benefit Plan Funding Provisions
Wednesday, March, 10, 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA, HR 1319) is expected to become law. Key benefit plan provisions[i] are highlighted below. Many of these affect funding provisions for defined benefit plans. Read More
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