Advanced EBP Issues (2020 NJCPA Employee Benefit Plans Conference Replay) (E2008424)

Sessions included in this program:
Demystifying Common Employee Benefit Plan Investments
Elizabeth B. Harper, CPA – SobelCo. LLC
There are many types of investment vehicles used in employee benefit plans. This session will discuss the differences between many of them, such as:

• Types of investments used by Plans
• Classification, valuation and related disclosures of Plan investments
• Special considerations for alternative investments like PSAs and CCTs
• Reporting Plan investments on financial statements and Form 5500

EBP Legal Update: What’s new in ERISA and What Are the Courts Saying?
Melissa B. Kurtzman, J.D., LL.M., and Pamela S.C. Reynolds, J.D. – Littler Mendelson PC
In this session, we will discuss recent developments in:

• Compliance with ERISA and other laws applicable to employee benefit plans
• Cases addressing fiduciary responsibilities
• Cases involving claims of excessive administrative fees
• Other hot topics in litigation of employee benefit plans

Cybersecurity – Lessons from the Trenches
Anurag Sharma, CISA, CRISC, CISSP - WithumSmith+Brown PC
As organizations around the world get hacked, seemingly daily, will today’s institutions ever be appropriately equipped to address cyberattacks? It’s no longer a question of if, but when. With the help of recent headline-grabbing cybersecurity breaches, this session will provide useful information on improving digital security for organizations, including their employee benefit plans. Join us for topics such as:

• The changing cyber landscape
• Top threats and attacks
• Considerations for benefits plans
• Use of SOC reports and other tools in auditing employee benefit plans