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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

9:00 AM – 10:15 AM MDT

EBP23001. Peer Review Workshop Part I

Speakers: David Torrillo, Bonnie Marcantel, Marcus Aron
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM MDT

EBP23002. Peer Review Workshop Part II

Speakers: David Torrillo, Bonnie Marcantel, Marcus Aron

Sunday, May 7, 2023

1:00 PM – 6:00 PM MDT

Registration Open

2:30 PM – 6:00 PM MDT

EBP23003. Form 5500 Workshop

Speakers: Laura Taylor, Laura Anderson, Scott Albert
Pre-Conference Optional Workshops Additional Fee

Monday, May 8, 2023

7:00 AM – 8:30 AM MDT

Continental Breakfast

7:00 AM – 6:30 PM MDT

Registration Open

8:15 AM – 10:10 AM MDT

EBP2301. Opening Remarks | Chairs' Welcome & Introductions | Washington Regulatory Update with the DOL and IRS

Speakers: Lisa Gomez, Eric Slack
10:10 AM – 10:30 AM MDT

Networking Break and Exhibits

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM MDT

EBP2302. State of the Profession

Speakers: Susan Coffey
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM MDT

EBP2303. Navigating Uncertainty

Speakers: Carl Mayes, Bertha Minnihan
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM MDT

EBP2304. 403(b) Plans Basic to Intermediate

Speakers: Israel Tannenbaum, Maria Hurd
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM MDT

EBP2305. Plan Documents: Trail Markers for Post Cycle Three Required Plan Amendments (REPEATED ON DAY 2)

Speakers: Angelo Noe, John Utz
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM MDT

EBP2306. ERISA Basics and DOL Overview

Speakers: Patrick Blanchard, Marcus Aron
12:20 PM – 1:20 PM MDT

Luncheon

1:20 PM – 2:35 PM MDT

EBP2307. Technology in the Audit

Speakers: Mary Espinosa, Karen Larsen
1:20 PM – 2:35 PM MDT

EBP2308. Plan Sponsor Panel – Best Practice Discussion

Speakers: Lisa Green, April Setlik, Santiago Bianchi, Theresa Banka
1:20 PM – 2:35 PM MDT

EBP2309. Controlled Groups and Affiliated Service Groups

Speakers: Thomas Pevarnik, Stephen LaGarde
1:20 PM – 2:35 PM MDT

EBP2310. Risk Assessment under SAS 145

Speakers: Carl Mayes, Deborah Smith
1:20 PM – 2:35 PM MDT

EBP2311. Understanding Plan Documents

Speakers: Kristin Ryan, Anne Morris
2:45 PM – 3:35 PM MDT

EBP2312. Multiemployer Plans: Annual Update and Considerations

Speakers: Doug Bertossi, Eileen Brassil
2:45 PM – 3:35 PM MDT

EBP2313. Learning from experience: Peer review deficiencies and best practices for corrections

Speakers: James Brackens, Jr., Randy Dummer
2:45 PM – 3:35 PM MDT

EBP2314. IRS Top Qualification Issues Identified on Exam

Speakers: Eric Slack
2:45 PM – 3:35 PM MDT

EBP2315. Basics of Derivatives

Speakers: Kristi Kamykowski, Theresa Banka
2:45 PM – 3:35 PM MDT

EBP2316. Planning and Risk Assessment: Part I

Speakers: Randi Chambers, Kerri Franz
3:35 PM – 4:05 PM MDT

Networking Break and Exhibits

4:05 PM – 4:55 PM MDT

EBP2317. Tax Hot Topics

Speakers: Stephen Tackney, Jeffrey Martin
4:05 PM – 4:55 PM MDT

EBP2318. Consideration of internal controls: what changed as a result of AU-C 703?

Speakers: Darlene Bayardo, Kory Hoggan
4:05 PM – 4:55 PM MDT

EBP2319. Cyber Incident Journey

Speakers: Trish McGinity, Darius Davenport
4:05 PM – 4:55 PM MDT

EBP2320. The Impact and Correction of Common Operational Errors

Speakers: Gwendolyn Mazzola, Brandon Long
4:05 PM – 4:55 PM MDT

EBP2321. Planning and Risk Assessment: Part II

Speakers: Randi Chambers, Kerri Franz
5:05 PM – 6:20 PM MDT

EBP2322. SECURE Act 2.0

Speakers: Stephen Tackney, Brandon Long
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM MDT

Nightcap Reception on the Terrace (On-site only)

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

6:30 AM – 8:30 AM MDT

Continental Breakfast

6:30 AM – 6:00 PM MDT

Registration Open

7:00 AM – 7:50 AM MDT

EBP23SS01. The Talent Shortage, presented by alliantgroup

Speakers: Jim Brady
7:00 AM – 7:50 AM MDT

EBP23SS02. Improving EBP Audit Quality Starts With Why, presented by Makosi

Speakers: Ajai Murali
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM MDT

EBP2323. Audit and Accounting Update

Speakers: Jennifer Allen, Josie Hammond
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM MDT

EBP2324. Health and Welfare plans

Speakers: Jessica Friedly, Michelle Buckley
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM MDT

EBP2325. Future Ready Benefits Packages: Tax Considerations

Speakers: Deborah Walker, Jeffrey Martin
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM MDT

EBP2326. A Fiduciary Journey: Case Studies in Best Practices

Speakers: Matthew Hale, John Utz, Lisa Germano
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM MDT

EBP2327. Independence Considerations in Today's World

Speakers: James Brackens, Jr., Chip Harris, Marcus Aron
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM MDT

EBP2328. Contributions and Participant Data: Part I

Speakers: Lisa Sanford, Melissa Critcher
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM MDT

EBP2329. Defined Benefit Plans: Unique Audit Issues

Speakers: Kendra Dodson, Kory Hoggan
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM MDT

EBP2330. Anatomy of Plan Costs - What they mean and how to value them

Speakers: J. Cory Hoffer, William Thurmond
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM MDT

EBP2331. Initial Year Audits

Speakers: Michelle Buckley, Lynne McMennamin
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM MDT

EBP2332. Equity Compensation Advanced

Speakers: Anne Bushman, Christa Bierma
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM MDT

EBP2333. Documentation Best Practices

Speakers: Jodi Malis, Marcus Aron
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM MDT

EBP2334. Contributions and Participant Data: Part II

Speakers: Lisa Sanford, Melissa Critcher
9:50 AM – 10:20 AM MDT

Networking Break and Exhibits

10:20 AM – 11:10 AM MDT

EBP2335. Analyzing and understanding actuarial reports

Speakers: Norman Levinrad, Diane Walker
10:20 AM – 11:10 AM MDT

EBP2336. Shifting Sands: Up and Coming EBP Professionals

Speakers: Margaret Friel, Deborah Walker
10:20 AM – 11:10 AM MDT

EBP2337. Understanding ITGC for EBP Audits

Speakers: Nicole Hilbert, Emily Tillis
10:20 AM – 11:10 AM MDT

EBP2338. Plan Documents: Trail Markers for Post Cycle Three Required Plan Amendments (REPEATED FROM DAY 1)

Speakers: Angelo Noe, John Utz
10:20 AM – 11:10 AM MDT

EBP2339. MEPs, PEPs and Group Filings under the SECURE Act

Speakers: Christopher Shankle, Ilene Ferenczy
10:20 AM – 11:10 AM MDT

EBP2340. Common Investments in Employee Benefit Plan Plans

Speakers: Kathleen Jackson, Monique Elliott
11:20 AM – 12:35 PM MDT

EBP2341. MEPs/MEWAs/PEPs - 2021 Lessons Learned, 2022 & Beyond

Speakers: Alicia Schmidt, Deborah Smith
11:20 AM – 12:35 PM MDT

EBP2342. Qualified Plan Corrections

Speakers: Thomas Pevarnik
11:20 AM – 12:35 PM MDT

EBP2343. Electronic Audit Evidence

Speakers: Darlene Bayardo, Melissa Critcher
11:20 AM – 12:35 PM MDT

EBP2344. Caught Red Handed! Frauds in EBPs

Speakers: Pablo Breuer, Daniel Schiffer
11:20 AM – 12:35 PM MDT

EBP2345. Digging Into the Definition of Compensation + 414(s)

Speakers: April Mitchell, Matthew Hale
11:20 AM – 12:35 PM MDT

EBP2346. Everything You Ought to Know About Distributions and Plans Expenses

Speakers: Mae Elbohy, Tiffany White
12:35 PM – 1:35 PM MDT

Luncheon

1:35 PM – 2:50 PM MDT

EBP2347. KEYNOTE: Unlock an Ownership Culture

Speakers: Greg Hawks
2:50 PM – 3:20 PM MDT

Networking Break and Exhibits

3:20 PM – 4:35 PM MDT

EBP2348. AU-C 703 - The Sequel (REPEATED ON DAY 3)

Speakers: Sandi Carrier, Erin Breit
3:20 PM – 4:35 PM MDT

EBP2349. Utilizing SOC 1 Reports in an EBP Audit

Speakers: Tiana Wynn, Jennifer Allen
3:20 PM – 4:35 PM MDT

EBP2350. Compensation & Benefits Foundations

Speakers: Nicole Kelley, Karen Field
3:20 PM – 4:35 PM MDT

EBP2351. Substantially Complete Form 5500s: The Basics and What Auditors Need to Know

Speakers: Doug Bertossi, Renee Cahill, Lynne McMennamin
3:20 PM – 4:35 PM MDT

EBP2352. ESOPs

Speakers: Anne Bushman, Lindy Beldyga
3:20 PM – 4:35 PM MDT

EBP2353. Financial Reporting and Wrap-Up

Speakers: Bobby Vercoe, Mark Blackburn
4:45 PM – 6:00 PM MDT

EBP2354. Ask the Regulators

Speakers: Eric Slack, Daniel Schiffer, Lynne McMennamin, Scott Albert, Marcus Aron
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM MDT

Networking Reception and Vendor Display

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

6:30 AM – 8:30 AM MDT

Continental Breakfast

6:30 AM – 12:30 PM MDT

Registration Open

7:00 AM – 7:50 AM MDT

EBP2355. Trail Guide: Finding Your Way Around the Mountain of Resources

Speakers: Christopher Shankle, Cindy Dwyer, Kristin Esposito
7:00 AM – 7:50 AM MDT

EBP2356. AICPA EBPAQC

Speakers: Susan Hicks, Deborah Smith
7:00 AM – 7:50 AM MDT

EBP2357. Peer Roundtable: Plans > 100

Speakers: Anne Morris, Jodi Malis
7:00 AM – 7:50 AM MDT

EBP2358. Peer Roundtable: Plans < 100

Speakers: Kristin Ryan, Monique Elliott
8:00 AM – 9:15 AM MDT

EBP2360. Project Management Best Practices

Speakers: Anne Morris, Dustin Hostetler
8:00 AM – 9:15 AM MDT

EBP2361. Dynamic Company Transactions: A study of mergers, acquisitions, and spinoffs

Speakers: Kendra Dodson, Monique Elliott
8:00 AM – 9:15 AM MDT

EBP2362. Testing Your Limits in Qualified Plans

Speakers: Norma Sharara, Thomas Pevarnik, Cindy Dwyer
8:00 AM – 9:15 AM MDT

EBP2363. Putting the Employee in ESG

Speakers: Allison Hoeinghaus, Christopher Shankle
8:00 AM – 9:15 AM MDT

EBP2364. Asking for a Friend

Speakers: Randi Chambers, Kerri Franz, Kristin Ryan, Melissa Critcher, Mark Blackburn
9:15 AM – 9:45 AM MDT

Networking Break and Exhibits

9:45 AM – 11:00 AM MDT

EBP2365. Managing the Audit of the Future Now

Speakers: Marsha Ackerman, James Moyna, Joseph Zamboni, Scott Smith
9:45 AM – 11:00 AM MDT

EBP2366. Insurance Products

Speakers: Kim Carl-Cooke, Diane Walker
9:45 AM – 11:00 AM MDT

EBP2367. The Great Sand Dunes: Pitfalls in Plans M&A/Mergers, Spin-offs, and Terminations

Speakers: Norma Sharara, Patrick Blanchard
9:45 AM – 11:00 AM MDT

EBP2368. AU-C 703 - The Sequel (REPEATED FROM DAY 2)

Speakers: Sandi Carrier, Erin Breit
9:45 AM – 11:00 AM MDT

EBP2369. Come Together: Roles and Responsibilities, and Collaboratively Working Together

Speakers: Karen Wolfe, Leslie Spears, April Mitchell, Gwendolyn Mazzola
11:10 AM – 12:25 PM MDT

EBP2370. Town Hall

Speakers: Tiana Wynn, Renee Cahill, Sandi Carrier, Kory Hoggan, Michael Auerbach