What Employers Need to Know About 401(k) Audits: A Conversation with Jake Kriegler

Chris Wittich | 06.27.26

When your company’s retirement plan reaches a certain size, a 401(k) audit may become a requirement, but many employers don’t realize it until they’re up against a deadline.

In this episode of Traction with the Tiger, Chris Wittich sits down with Boyum Barenscheer Audit Partner Jake Kriegler to break down what 401(k) audits are, when they’re required, common compliance mistakes, and how employers can prepare before they cross the audit threshold. From auto-enrollment issues to timely contribution remittances, Jake shares practical insights to help business owners, HR professionals, and plan administrators avoid costly corrections and keep their retirement plans on track.

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Chris Wittich

Chris Wittich started his career with Boyum Barenscheer in 2007 as an intern, became a partner in 2020, and is now a partner in our Business Advisory Services department. He completed his MBT degree from the University of Minnesota and became a licensed CPA as he started his career. He took a primary role in the firm’s response to the COVID legislation helping clients with PPP and ERC. He works with primarily the salon industry helping empower business owners so they can understand their business and thrive on their own terms.

What Employers Need to Know About 401(k) Audits: A Conversation with Jake Kriegler

Meet the author

Chris Wittich

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