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Withum Smith+Brown, PC
Oct. 14, 2025
"Auditing stock-based compensation is a complex process that requires management to have a thorough understanding of the types of awards granted to employees and retain underlying contracts in an organized fashion. As part of the financial statement audit process, your auditor will aim to ensure that stock-based compensation calculations and disclosures are accurate and comply with applicable accounting standards[.]"
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Withum Smith+Brown, PC
Sept. 28, 2025
"In a healthcare environment where errors, system issues, and coordination of benefit failures are common, relying solely on the administrator's internal processes without independent oversight exposes plan assets and fiduciaries. Overpayments, often caused by misapplication of contracts, duplicate claims, eligibility errors or misapplied benefits, can quietly drain plan assets if not actively monitored."
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Withum Smith+Brown, PC
Sept. 17, 2025
"A SOC 2 review evaluates the design and effectiveness of a firm’s controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy. By undergoing this assessment, service firms can demonstrate transparency in their internal practices, reassuring clients and stakeholders that their sensitive data is being handled with the highest standards of care."
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Withum Smith+Brown, PC
Sept. 11, 2025
"As we progress through 2025, plan sponsors, payroll providers, and administrators face new operational and compliance challenges. This article outlines key provisions and offers insights into navigating their implementation effectively for defined contribution plans."
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Withum Smith+Brown, PC
Sept. 2, 2025
"When is a Supplemental Schedule of Assets Acquired and Disposed of Within a Year (line 4i) required to be included with an employee benefit plan's financial statements? How are such transactions identified? [This article provides] a general overview to help navigate this requirement."
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Withum Smith+Brown, PC
Sept. 1, 2025
"Employers that sponsor their own self-insured health plans rely heavily on third-party administrators (TPAs) and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to process claims, manage networks, control costs, and deliver programs that support a healthier workforce.... This article highlights the essential elements of fiduciary oversight and provides a practical structure for building an oversight function that strengthens compliance and plan performance."
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Withum Smith+Brown, PC
July 21, 2025
"Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code is ... aimed at curbing excessive payouts (i.e., golden parachute payments) in connection with a merger or acquisition of a U.S. or non-U.S. company.... This article provides an overview of Section 280G, explains its key definitions and how it works, and provides some practical examples to illustrate the rules."
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Withum Smith+Brown, PC
July 3, 2025
"The DOL outlines 12 best practices that reflect key areas of responsibility for ERISA plan sponsors and service providers ... Taking steps now puts plan sponsors in a stronger position for when the guidance eventually shifts from recommendation to requirement."
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Withum Smith+Brown, PC
June 16, 2025
"[T]he 83(b) election provides for potential tax savings, both up-front and in total.... [T]he employee should consider whether they will remain employed at the company meeting performance metrics during the vesting period, if the company's stock valuation is expected to increase, and if the tax liability associated with the election is affordable."
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Withum Smith+Brown, PC
Apr. 23, 2025
"It's essential for self-insured health plans to conduct thorough vendor due diligence.... Establishing clear and protective contracts ... Regular monitoring of vendor performance ... Maintaining regular communication with vendors ... [C]omprehensive documentation of all oversight activities is critical to demonstrating due diligence and protecting plan sponsors from potential liability."
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