Monthly Archives: October 2010

The U.S. Department of Labor and the American Institute of CPAs have launched an interactive Web site to help small employers select a retirement plan suitable for their employees.

The Web site, “Choosing a Retirement Solution for Your Small Business” – available at http://www.choosingaretirementsolution.org/ – was jointly developed and is co-sponsored by the Labor Department’s Employee Benefits Security Administration and the AICPA.

Source: WebCPA

Kelly Parker leads the employee benefit audit team at Piercy Bowler Taylor & Kern.  He has been with the firm since 1993 and is regarded as an industry leader in defined contribution plan auditing procedures and policies. 

When you meet Kelly, ask him about his two beautiful children or his role as the firm’s fashion police. For his complete bio, click here.

Over the past two years, many workers have dropped out of 401(k) plans or have delayed joining their company’s plans due to the economy. But, will you be ready to educate your employees when the tide starts to turn? In this recent article, Lydell Bridgeford from Employee Benefit News talks about how to use this downtime wisely to make sure 401(k) materials are fresh and up-to-date.