Surgent's Annual Update for Defined Contribution Plans

Monday, December 02, 2024
Webcast or Webinar, Online
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (opens at 12:30PM) EST
2Credits
Accounting and Auditing

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$99.00 Regular Price
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$129.00 Regular Price

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Course Type: Webcast
Course Code: 24/SUUDCP78
Level: Intermediate
Vendor: Surgent
Field of Study: Auditing, Accounting

Overview:

This course will provide a general understanding of the new reporting and disclosure requirements for employee benefit plans under the now effective SAS 136, the AICPA's new employee benefit plan auditing standard. Participants will be provided with an insight into the common errors and mistakes made by auditors and plan administrators, as well as the new requirements of both groups under the new SAS. The course will discuss the results from the Department of Labor's ("DOL") Criminal Enforcement initiative and audit quality study, and focus on the causes of the recent increase in the number of deficient engagements identified by the peer review process. This course will provide auditors and plan administrators with up-to-date information regarding defined contribution plans auditing, reporting and disclosure requirements, including those related to the new ERISA Section 103(A)(3)(c) audits under SAS 136.

Objectives:

  • Prepare for the current year’s audit
  • Gain a general understanding of the current and prospective reporting and disclosure requirements for employee benefit plans
  • Identify common errors and mistakes made by auditors and plan administrators

Major Topics:

  • Common risks and pitfalls associated with defined contribution plans
  • Nuances of the fair value disclosures
  • New reporting and disclosure requirements for the current year
  • Results of DOL Audit Quality Study

Major Topics:

  • Common risks and pitfalls associated with defined contribution plans
  • Nuances of the fair value disclosures
  • New reporting and disclosure requirements for the current year
  • Results of DOL Audit Quality Study

Designed For:

Auditors and Plan administrators of Defined Contribution Plans

Prerequisites:

Basic understanding of defined contribution and defined benefit plans