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I am now a little sad because I don't get random cow messages...

Auditors are required to become comfortable with the plan and assets for time periods prior to the beginning of the audit. So they will typically review the plan back a few years to make sure they can report the numbers properly. If you are the auditor for the plan, your firm should have established practices or contact the Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center if you need additional direction.

and then there are misfits like me... one of the in-house reports I created includes a random message from the cow that everyone looks for whatever reason. by the way, this is a modified Relius SOA report to make it easier to fill out the 5500. (of course if there are adjustments - such as ADP refunds) the numbers have to be moved, but the purpose was so just about anyone can in the office could use it)we work in different locations, so I don't get to see the folks so I think stuff like this helps. but then I also take the trouble (at my own expense) to send out 'gifts' e.g. they all get an annual gift box from Baraboo just because it is neat to get some cow pies. it started as a one time joke, but never stopped. at one time everyone worked in the same office so I used to give out homemade Christmas cookies and breads, but I know I'm lucky to work with some fantastic people.