Working With Us

Professionalism You Can Count on, Expertise You Can Trust

Working with Caron Bletzer means employee benefit plan audits that are thorough, efficient and conducted by professionals who know your plan inside and out.

Our Difference

An Accounting Firm That Specializes in Employee Benefit Plan Audits

Your employee benefit plan audits deserve specialized attention. When you work with us, that’s exactly what you get because employee benefit plan audits aren’t a side offering — they’re the core of what we do. With 100% of our revenue generated from Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) audits, we bring unmatched focus, deep technical knowledge and a level of specialization that’s hard to find elsewhere.

Our clients benefit from:

One of the largest dedicated benefit plan audit practices in the country

Engagements staffed with professionals who specialize exclusively in Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) audits

Decades of experience with plans of all sizes and structures

A proven audit process designed for accuracy, efficiency and minimal disruption to your team

Access to our secure, all-in-one collaborative practice management application that keeps your audit organized and on track for timely completion

Years in business

1,200+

Plans audited every year

100%

Dedicated to EBP audits

100%

US-based workforce

HOW IT WORKS

With a process refined over multiple decades and thousands of employee benefit plan audits, we know how to keep things running smoothly.

Here’s what you can expect during each step of your audit.

Step 1

Planning Call

Before getting started, we’ll schedule time to talk about your plan. If you’re a new client, we’ll dive deep into the details. If you’ve partnered with us before, there’s no need to start from scratch — we focus our time on what’s changed since we last connected.

Step 2

We Get to Work

Once we have the information we need, we get started on your audit — keeping you updated through Atlas, our centralized, practice management collaborative application. With Atlas, you can securely share documentation and files with our team, communicate with us throughout your audit and track its progress 24/7.

Step 3

Wrap Up

Finally, we’ll meet with you again to discuss the results of your audit and answer any questions you have, whether it’s a discussion with your team or a more formal presentation to a committee.

Step 4

Results

Once your audit is complete, we provide you with an audit report on the plan’s financial statements and a communications with governance letter, which goes over the results of the audit and details our findings. At the client’s request, we typically assist in drafting the financial statements and related footnotes as part of the audit process.

Our Employee Benefit Plan Audits

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Defined Contribution Plan Audits

Ensure your company’s 401(k), 403(b) and other defined contribution plans meet IRS, DOL and ERISA compliance.

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Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP Audits)

Don’t take a risk on an audit partner that doesn’t understand the deep complexities of ESOPs. Our team brings the expertise to navigate it all.

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Defined Benefit Plan Audits

Trust the specialists to handle the detailed calculations and strict regulations associated with your defined benefit plans.

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Non-Retirement Benefit Plan Audits

Your company’s non-retirement benefit plans require the same attention to detail as any other ERISA audit. We’re here to ensure it all goes smoothly.

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Our People

Audits Done Right, by the Right People

When it comes to your audit, the right team makes all the difference. That’s why we always staff your engagement with ERISA specialists who have direct experience working with your plan type. What does that mean for you? Fewer surprises, a more efficient experience and a high-quality audit, every time.

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FAQs

Do I need an audit for my defined contribution plan?

The requirement for an audit is triggered by the number of participants in the plan. Generally, plans with 100 or more participants require an audit. How participants are counted depends on the type of plan, and there are special rules for plans with between 80 and 120 participants. Please contact us with your plan specific questions.

What should we expect when transitioning our defined contribution plan audit to Caron Bletzer?

We understand that switching auditors can feel overwhelming, which is why we work hard to make the transition as smooth as possible. While the first-year audit may be slightly more involved, we will work with your team to minimize the lift. We’re often able to obtain records directly from your plan’s recordkeeper and, in some cases, your payroll provider, reducing the number of documents you need to supply. Our team is also experienced with a wide range of vendor systems, which helps streamline testing and keeps your audit efficient.

What is the difference between a 103(a)(3)(C) audit and a non-103(a)(3)(C) audit?

The main difference between a 103(a)(3)(C) audit and a non 103(a)(3)(C) audit is the scope of testing. A 103(a)(3)(C) audit is a limited-scope audit, where the auditor relies on the certification of a qualified institution for plan investments, meaning they do not test investment values and related income. A non 103(a)(3)(C) audit, on the other hand, requires the auditor to perform substantive testing of plan investments. At Caron Bletzer, most of our audits are 103(a)(3)(C) audits.

Ready for an Effective, Efficient Audit?

With thousands of employee benefit plan audits completed each year, our team understands the details that matter and has the experience to deliver audit results you can trust — on time and without surprises.

Get in touch with us today to begin the conversation.

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