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This alert contains information to register for the EBPAQC 401(k) Basics Webcast 4-Part Series |
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EBPAQC 401(k) Basics Webcast 4-Part Series
The EBPAQC 401(k) Basics webcast 4-part (8 hour total) series is an excellent program for staff or in-charge auditors who are new to 401(k) plan audits. This very popular series offers a comprehensive understanding of 401(k) plans and unique considerations, audit planning and risk assessment, key reporting and audits areas including contributions, benefit payments and investments, financial statement disclosures, and practical information about 401(k) plan audits.
Webcast series:
Part 1-Introduction and Planning (April 22)
The panel discusses basic information about 401(k) plans including plan structure, standard plan documents, key plan officials and service providers, and the unique issues that need to be considered when planning these audits.
Part 2-Participant Data and Contribution Testing (April 29)
The panel discusses 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. Additionally, the panel discusses the common issues and errors seen in these areas.
Part 3-Distribution Testing, Audit Wrap-up and Notes to Financial Statements (May 13)
The panel discusses the various types of plan distributions and benefit payments, unique plan financial statement disclosures, and wrapping up the audit, and common issues and errors seen in these areas.
Part 4-Investments and Current Topics (May 20)
The panel will discuss various types of plan investments, investment disclosures, and limited scope and full scope audits and the common issues and errors typically seen in these areas. The panel will also discuss the current and hot issues for the 2021 audit season, with a question and answer period to answer participant questions.
The first three webcasts will be rebroadcasts of previous live events. Industry experts will be available to answer participant questions submitted during the rebroadcasts. Part 4-Investments and Current Topics, will be a live event.
Click on the link(s) below to register. Be sure to "EBPAQC" to obtain member discount price. 4-part 401(k) Basics Series
- Click here to register for the Paid CPE credit option (8 CPE hours)
- Click here to register for the Free-No CPE credit option (no CPE hours)
Click on the links below to register for individual webcasts:
Part 1-Introduction and Planning Rebroadcast (Thursday, April 22, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, ET)
- Click here to register for the Paid CPE credit option (2 CPE hours)
- Click here to register for the Free-No CPE credit option (no CPE hours)
Part 2-Participant Data and Contribution Testing Rebroadcast (Thursday, April 29, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, ET)
- Click here to register for the Paid CPE credit option (2 CPE hours)
- Click here to register for the Free-No CPE credit option (no CPE hours)
Part 3-Distribution Testing, Audit Wrap-Up and Notes to Financial Statements Rebroadcast (Thursday, May 13, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, ET)
- Click here to register for the Paid CPE credit option (2 CPE hours)
- Click here to register for the Free-No CPE credit option (no CPE hours)
Part 4-Investments and Current Topics Live (Thursday, May 20, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, ET)
- Click here to register for the Paid CPE credit option (2 CPE hours)
- Click here to register for the Free-No CPE credit option (no CPE hours)
The webcasts will be moderated by Marilee Lau, past chair of the AICPA EBPAQC Executive Committee (EC). Presenters on these webcasts will include EC members Monique Elliot, Elliot Group CPAs, PLLC; Travis Jack, Metz & Associates PLLC; and David Torrillo, Torrillo & Associates, LLC.
Sincerely,
AICPA Employee Benefit Plans Audit Quality Center |
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