Keep in mind, the firm used for corporate audits, reviews, and tax return preparation may be the best firm to perform audit services — but still may not be the best firm to conduct an employee benefit plan (EBP) audit.

As specialists in this highly exacting field, GALLINA can assure that every question will be answered and every opportunity explored on your behalf.

To determine whether a particular CPA firm has the specialized knowledge and experience to successfully perform EBP audits, you should ask:

1. Is the firm a member of the AICPA Audit Quality Center?
2. How many employee benefit plan audits did the firm perform last year?
3. How many professionals does the firm have who work on employee benefit plan audits?
4. How many years of experience and recent continuing education do those professionals have?
5. Does the firm undergo its own external quality review (peer review)?
6. What was the opinion issued from the most recent review?