
Audit & Assurance
Gain trusted financial insights into your business.
We offer any level of assurance based on our clients’ requirements. From compiling financial statements to full audits, our team can support whatever level of assurance you require.

Employee Benefit Plan (401(k)) Audit Services
At Bowers CPAs & Advisors, we understand the unique challenges and compliance requirements associated with employee benefit plan audits, particularly 401(k) plans. Our dedicated audit team brings deep experience and a thorough understanding of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Department of Labor (DOL) regulations, and IRS reporting standards to ensure your plan remains in full compliance.
We provide high-quality, efficient, and independent audits for a wide range of plan sizes and structures. As a firm that undergoes regular peer reviews and adheres to the AICPA’s Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center guidelines, we are committed to delivering excellence and maintaining the highest standards of quality.
Our 401(k) Audit Services Include:
- Comprehensive audit of plan financial statements
- Review of plan operations and internal controls
- Verification of participant data and plan contributions
- Ensuring compliance with DOL and IRS requirements
- Assistance with Form 5500 filings

Navigate with Clarity and Confidence
We work closely with plan sponsors, administrators, and third-party service providers to make the audit process smooth and minimally disruptive, providing clear communication and timely reporting from start to finish. If your plan has reached the audit threshold (generally, plans with 100 or more participants with account balances at the beginning of the plan year), or you're unsure whether you need an audit, our team can help you navigate the requirements with clarity and confidence.

Our audit and assurance division specializes in these industries:
- Railroad
- Construction
- Governmental
- Municipalities
- NYS School Districts
- Manufacturing & Distribution
- Not-for-Profit
- Transportation
- Small Businesses


"Working with Carl Austin of Bowers has been transformative. When introduced to Carl by the seller of a company I was in the process of buying, I was wary that his support might be one-sided. However, my concerns were swiftly dispelled! Carl not only facilitated our deal but his team has provided comprehensive financial services and business advice that has been instrumental in my journey as a business owner. Their team cares as much about our success as I do. They are vested in us personally, and that means a lot. Their personalized approach and vast resources make them more than just advisors—they're true partners in success."
Michael Bower, Eagle Metalcraft
