Going Beyond the Everyday Practices and Procedures
We stand apart from other accounting firms by taking the time to understand your business, market, and culture. Then we match our services to your current business needs. As challenges arise, our professionals are right there, helping you take the next step, through technical expertise and business counsel that instills confidence.
Our professionals are active within leading professional associations – including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Ohio Society of CPAs, the Center for Audit Quality, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners – to keep pace with emerging technical requirements and practice methodologies, which have changed dramatically over the past decade.
For Confidence and a Competitive Edge
Our assurance services include financial statement audits, reviews, compilations, employee benefit plan audits and greed-upon procedure engagements.
We share our how-to knowledge with your business:
- Assessing the integrity of your financial and operational information
- Assessing and improving internal controls and evaluating financial procedures
- Maximizing the success of your business
- Analyses to benchmark your performance against your competitors
Benefit Plan Advising & Auditing
The Benefits Practice Group is a distinct business area for Meaden & Moore. We are truly a boutique firm in the benefits arena. Meaden & Moore provides benefit plan consulting, audit, and tax services for more than 200 benefit plans, ranging in size from assets of $1 million to $21 billion. We have committed more than 40 professionals, including six partners, to the practice. We are one of only 109 firms in the United States which audit more than 100 plans. In addition, we audit 27% of Northeast Ohio’s largest public companies' plans (according to Crain’s 2022 Book of Lists).
Trusted Benefit Plan Advisors
In today’s regulatory environment, a strong focus from a firm in the benefits world is needed to navigate the complexity of ERISA, DOL, and IRS regulations surrounding benefit plans. If an issue were to arise with regulatory agencies, Meaden & Moore is fully qualified to represent your organization. We will work together as a collaborative team with you and your outside parties.
Acquiring Success with an Employee Benefit Plan Audit
One of our 401(k) audit clients was experiencing significant growth at the corporate level and acquired two companies over the course of four years. As part of these transactions, they required audits of the acquired entities’ 401(k) plans and turned to us for our expertise.
ESOP Expertise Backed by Depth and Specialization
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) come with unique regulatory and fiduciary complexities that require more than just standard benefit plan knowledge. At Meaden & Moore, we bring specialized audit and advisory experience to support the lifecycle of your ESOP—whether you're navigating plan formation, annual compliance, or participant communication. Our team understands the nuances of employee ownership and the responsibility that comes with it. With a focus on accuracy, independence, and proactive insight, we help ensure your ESOP meets its obligations and delivers lasting value for your employee-owners.
Answers to Common Questions About ESOPs
Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) can have many benefits for business owners, shareholders, and employees. However, there is no doubt that they can be complex, and they are not right for every company. To help you determine whether ESOPs are right for your business, we created this blog post that has answers to many ESOP FAQs.
International Audit & Assurance
As a company that operates in today’s global marketplace, you need complete information that enables you to see the 360-degree view of your operations across all countries, regions, and continents. You need data that helps you:
- Make timely strategic decisions based on global financial information
- Assess global and regional operating results
- Allocate resources to boost performance and efficiency
Creating a 360-Degree View of Your Business
Our international accounting services include:
- Coordinating and executing international financial statement audit engagements for our clients
- Strong working knowledge of International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- Assistance with consolidation models and reporting packages under both U.S. GAAP and IFRS
- Board and executive team education on global reporting, including the reporting differences between U.S. GAAP and IFRS
- Review and improvement of internal processes of gathering and consolidating global financial information
- Assisting your international finance team in finding the best “on-the-ground” resources in the countries that you operate
Getting the Help You Need
If you need help wading through the complexities of international business operations, contact the audit and accounting experts at Meaden & Moore. Through vigilant monitoring of the latest international and national reporting standards, we can help boost your competitive advantage.
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The Characteristics of a Healthy ESOP
ESOPs aren't for every organization, but they can be perfect solutions for many businesses. When done right, ESOPs provide employees with great retirement benefits and serve as reliable exit vehicles for owners.
Meet Our Experts
At Meaden & Moore, our people are our most vital asset, providing the strength behind our reputation, technical excellence, and top-notch quality service. Wherever your business operates, you can count on the leaders at Meaden & Moore to provide the comprehensive services you need.
