PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Complimentary Bonus Pre-Conference Workshops!
Arrive a day early to attend one of our bonus pre-conference workshops for on-site attendees. You’ll gain critical insights and earn highly relevant CPE credits at no additional cost:
A&A Fundamentals Workshop
Join us for a Fundamentals case study, where we walk through an example benefit plan. We will start with the plan document to identify plan parameters, assess risks and develop an audit strategy, then conclude with substantive testing of those significant audit areas.
Learning Objectives:
- Recall the various types of plan document designs and common plan amendments.
- Recognize relevant plan provisions to consider risk assessment and develop audit procedures.
- Distinguish when ERISA Section 103(a)(3)(C) audits are appropriate.
- Review SOC 1 reports and its impact on planned procedures and risk assessment.
- Indicate sampling and testing procedures for payroll, definition of compensation, participant eligibility, participant data, contributions, timely remittance of contributions, distributions (including vesting and forfeitures), participant loans, and hardships.
- Recognize common errors found in testing of contributions, eligibility, participant data and distributions.
Form 5500 Workshop
The Form 5500 workshop will provide a practical review of Form 5500 and related schedules. We will explore common practitioner questions, best practices for completing Form 5500 and related schedules, and the impact of current and proposed legislation on the filings. The session is designed for plan administrators, auditors, tax professionals, and preparers who want to learn about Form 5500 as well as expand their knowledge of Form 5500 filings.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the 2024 Form 5500/5500-SF (and related schedules) and 2025 Form 8955-SSA, including any changes to the forms.
- Recognize common challenges in preparation of Forms 5500 and related schedules and how to address them.