For most plan sponsors, the months leading up to October 15 are a blur of document requests, auditor emails, and filing deadlines. But for organizations with a non-calendar fiscal year end, the rules are different—and the opportunities are greater.
At PriceKubecka, we see off-cycle audits not as exceptions, but as strategic advantages. When your fiscal year doesn’t align with the typical rush, you gain access to what every plan sponsor wants: more time, more focus, and more control over cost and quality.
The Off-Cycle Advantage: Accuracy Without the Rush
Most CPA firms operate on a seasonal model—staffing up for a few hectic months, then winding down. That’s when errors, oversights, and audit fatigue creep in. Off-cycle audits eliminate those variables. When you schedule outside the peak window, your audit benefits from:
- Full-team attention: Your engagement isn’t competing with hundreds of other plans.
- Higher accuracy: Auditors can dig deeper into testing and documentation without deadline pressure.
- Smoother coordination: Payroll providers, recordkeepers, and custodians are more responsive outside of audit season.
The result is clean, complete audit that reduces DOL and IRS exposure—and builds trust with plan participants and fiduciaries.
Financial Clarity with Flat-Fee Pricing
Budgeting for an EBP audit shouldn’t feel unpredictable. At PriceKubecka, it isn’t.
Our flat-fee structure brings cost certainty to the process. You’ll know your exact fee up front, without the “peak-season premiums” or hourly surprises that many firms tack on during the summer rush.
That clarity matters. Predictable costs mean you can allocate resources strategically and demonstrate sound fiduciary oversight—while still paying a fraction of what national firms charge.
Why Year-Round 401(k) Auditing Sets Us Apart
When we say we audit year-round, we mean it. Unlike firms that pivot away from EBP work after October, our audit practice stays fully active through every quarter. This consistency benefits you in three ways:
- Continuity of expertise: The same senior audit team stays engaged from planning to issuance.
- Faster turnaround: Work doesn’t sit idle waiting for “audit season” to start.
- Quality control: Continuous review cycles improve accuracy and compliance readiness.
With PriceKubecka, you don’t have to wait for availability—you set the pace.
Strategic Timing, Stronger Outcomes
Timing your audit strategically isn’t just about convenience; it’s about results. Conducting your 401(k) audit during off-peak months allows for:
- Improved preparation: Your internal team has more bandwidth to gather and review data.
- Better collaboration: Third-party administrators and custodians are less overwhelmed.
- Reduced compliance risk: Early detection of plan issues gives you time to correct them before filings are due.
Your fiscal year end becomes a competitive differentiator, not an afterthought.
Lock In 2025 Pricing Before Rates Rise
Demand for EBP audits continues to climb under SECURE 2.0’s expansion of retirement plans. Locking in this year’s pricing ensures you stay ahead of cost increases and capacity shortages.
By engaging with PriceKubecka before December 31, you’ll secure your flat-fee rate starting at $11,000 for any audit date next year—guaranteed. It’s proactive planning that pays off.
Turn Your 401(k) Fiscal Timing Into an Advantage
The majority of plan sponsors see their fiscal year end as a scheduling challenge. At PriceKubecka, we help you turn it into a strategic edge—combining big-firm experience, small-firm attention, and year-round reliability.
Don’t wait for the next deadline surge. Lock in our lowest pricing today and experience a faster, smarter, stress-free 401(k) audit on your schedule.
