EBPAQC Alert No. 181
Newsletter:
New Center Tool for Preparing Internal Control Communications; EBPAQC testifies before DOL on Stable Value Funds; EBPAQC Online Forum
Published on August 25, 2011
The Importance of Internal Controls in Financial Reporting and Safeguarding Plan Assets
Brochure:
This advisory provides information to assist a plan sponsor, administrator, or trustee in understanding how internal control over financial reporting is critical to their plan. Low resolution version for desktop printing
Published on April 17, 2010
The Importance of Internal Controls in Financial Reporting and Safeguarding Plan Assets
Brochure:
This advisory provides information to assist a plan sponsor, administrator, or trustee in understanding how internal control over financial reporting is critical to their plan. It addresses why internal control is important, the basics of internal control, establishing cost-effective controls, and more. This is a...
Published on April 17, 2010
The Importance of Internal Controls in Financial Reporting and Safeguarding Plan Assets
Brochure:
The AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center has prepared the Plan Advisory, The Importance of Internal Controls in Financial Reporting and Safeguarding Plan Assets, to assist plan administrators in understanding their responsibilities for establishing, maintaining, and monitoring internal controls at their plans
Published on March 05, 2013
EBPAQC Alert No. 121
Newsletter:
Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Events; Plan Advisory on Internal Controls; DOL Field Bulletin on Delinquent Contributions; 403(b) Plan Audit Task Force; Form 5500 Revisions; December Conference Recap; AICPA Hotline Improvements
Published on April 08, 2011
EBPAQC Alert No. 226
Newsletter:
With the October 15 Form 5500 filing deadline approaching, Center members will soon need to focus on internal control communications that are required by Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 115, Communicating Internal Control Related Matters Identified in an Audit
Published on March 28, 2011
Effective Monitoring of Outsourced Plan Recordkeeping & Reporting Functions
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This advisory provides information to assist a plan sponsor, administrator, or trustee in understanding the importance and benefits of an effective monitoring program over third-party service providers performing recordkeeping & reporting functions for their EBP. Low resolution version for desktop printing.
Published on April 18, 2010
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Brochure:
This advisory provides information to assist a plan sponsor, administrator, or trustee in understanding the importance and benefits of an effective monitoring program over third-party service providers performing recordkeeping & reporting functions for their EBP. High resolution version which includes bleed and crop marks and can be used for offset printing.
Published on March 12, 2013
EBPAQC Alert No. 152
Newsletter:
Registration information: Live Forum: Managers and In-Charges Planning for 2009 EBP Audit Season and AICPA PCPS Practice Management Forum: SAS 115, Communicating Internal Control Related Matters Identified in an Audit (Amends and Replaces SAS 112) - January 2009
Published on September 21, 2012
DOCUMENTATION OF USE OF A TYPE 2 SERVICE AUDITORS (SAS 70) REPORT
Checklist:
The tool is intended to assist members in documenting procedures and findings related to controls at a service organization that are likely to be relevant to the employee benefit plan’s internal control over financial reporting
Published on June 14, 2011
Plan Advisory - Understanding Auditor Communications - High Res
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Provides an overview of auditor communications and discusses in detail auditor’s communication with those charged with governance, engagement letters, management representation letters, communications about internal control matters identified in an audit, management letters and verbal communications, how auditor communications can help, and where to obtain additional information about auditor communications
Published on December 23, 2010
Understanding Auditor Communications
Overview:
This plan advisory provides information to plan sponsors and others to assist them in better understanding the communications they may receive from their plan auditors.
Published on February 21, 2011
EBPAQC Alert No. 187
Newsletter:
FASB Codification Tool; SAS 115 Tools; DOL EBSA Issues Fall 2009 Semi-Annual Agenda.
Published on August 26, 2011
EBPAQC Alert No. 86
Article:
Preparing Your Firm for 2007 EBP Audits – For firm EBP Designated Partners January 30, 2007 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time Dear Center Members Enter the Forum The EBPAQC is sponsoring a free Live Forum for firm EBP Designated Partners onPreparin
Published on March 07, 2013
EBPAQC Alert No. 232
CPE:
This alert contains instructions for participating in the upcoming EBPAQC Live Forum - Auditor Communications: Best Practices and Common Pitfalls, on November 10, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern Time.
Published on May 03, 2011