The auditing of employee benefit plans is a very specialized and unique service.  Johnson, West & Co., PLC is committed to the highest quality and standards we provide to our clients. The audit process requires diligence, professionalism, and highly specialized skills. The guidance and knowledge we provide is critical to plan sponsors, given the significant amount of fiduciary responsibility involved.

These audits have increasingly become the subject of scrutiny by the Department of Labor ("DOL"). As such, our audit focuses on DOL compliance issues, including timely remittances, testing investment allocations, payroll testing, and participant data testing, among others.

At Johnson, West & Co., PLC we understand the technical and compliance areas of performing employee benefit plan ("EBP") audits, helping ensure compliance with the appropriate standards and changes in the regulations.  Johnson, West & Co., PLC is committed as follows:

• Audit planning and fieldwork will be completed with minimal disturbance to your company's staff.
• Audits will be performed at high level of professional standards.
• Audits will be performed effectively and efficiently.
• Audit team will provide personalized and professional service.
• Your audit partner/manager will initiate and facilitate regular discussions of the audit process with you.

Johnson, West & Co., PLC Employee Benefit Plan Services include the following:

• Audits of pension, 401(k) (Limited and full-scope audits)
• Preparation (or review) of IRS Form 5500
• Consulting services related to employee benefit plans

Johnson, West & Co., PLC is a member of the AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Audit and Quality Center. As a member, we have designated a partner responsible for our EBP audit practice, established quality control programs, performing annual internal inspection procedures, adhere to specialized continuing education courses, and make our peer review report findings publicly available.

We offer a free initial consultation for employee benefit plan audits. Call us today at 651-227-9431 and ask for Calvin Shannon to schedule a mutually convenient time to meet.