Audits that protect your people and your peace of mind
401(k) and benefit plan audits under DOL rules, done by a team that does them all year. A niche audit you don't want a generalist for.
The engagement, in a nutshell.
Every Alpine Mar audits that protect your people and your peace of mind engagement is built on the same four commitments.
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Partner Involvement
A CPA on every engagement. No junior handoff once you sign.
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Fixed-fee, scoped
Scope and price agreed before we start. No hourly meter or surprise invoices.
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Year-round attention
We work the calendar, not just the deadline. Quarterly check-ins by default.
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Modern finance stack
Cloud books, AI, automation, and secure portals. Work moves faster without losing rigor.
From first call to closed loop.
Four predictable steps. No surprise scope creep, no junior handoffs, no hourly meter ticking on routine questions.
- Step 01
Intro call
An introductory call including the partner who'd run your engagement. We cover scope, timing, and fit.
- Step 02
Discovery
We look at your books, prior filings, and stack. You get a scoping memo and a flat fee.
- Step 03
Engagement
Work is delivered by a senior team. You see drafts, not silence, with weekly status by default.
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Wrap-up
Deliverables ship with a written summary. You keep working with the same team next round.
The detail, if you want it.
The full breakdown of how we approach audits that protect your people and your peace of mind — written for clients who want to see the rigor before signing on.
Employee benefit plans come with complex rules and oversight. We help you stay compliant, reduce risk, and protect the trust your employees place in your plan. Companies today offer benefits ranging from pension plans and defined contribution plans like 401(k)s to employee stock ownership plans and profit sharing. Our team of experienced employee benefit plan auditors knows how to navigate the financial reporting requirements that come with managing other people's futures.
We help plan sponsors
- Meet DOL and IRS requirements
- Avoid penalties and compliance issues
- Streamline the audit process
- Keep your plan (and people) in good standing
It's more than a requirement, it's a responsibility. And we take it seriously.
We’ve had a great experience working with Alpine Mar for our accounting and tax needs. They’ve been a strong partner for us — responsive, knowledgeable, and easy to work with, even as our business has grown more complex. I work closely with Pablo and Emily, and both have been fantastic. They’re proactive, detail-oriented, and always willing to walk through questions or help think through strategy instead of just checking boxes. It’s clear they genuinely care about doing things right and helping us stay organized and informed. Highly recommend Alpine Mar if you’re looking for a team that feels more like a partner than just an accounting firm.
Josh Tasman
Google review · 4 months ago
Industries we run this for.
Specialized playbooks for the verticals we know best — benchmarks, deductions, and tax positions that don't need explaining.
- Healthcare We navigate the tax complexities associated with the industry and minimize their tax expense by using all of the available deductions. Learn more
- Construction Given all of the moving parts involved, our ability to manage the specific accounting and tax complexities makes us an invaluable asset to your budget. Learn more
- Law Firms Professional service firms, including law firms, turn to Alpine Mar for a full-service, outsourced accounting function and ongoing tax advice. Learn more
A strategy that works
as hard as you do.
You'll hear from us before tax season, not just during it. Our team stays close to your financials year-round, flagging opportunities and managing compliance.
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National and international expertise
Single-state, multistate, or cross-border, our CPAs know the complexity and know how to navigate it without leaving money on the table.
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Proactive approach
We don't wait for deadlines to find savings. We plan ahead so you're always in a better position than you were last year.
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Adapted to your needs
Individual, small business, S-Corp, or multijurisdictional, your situation is specific and our service should be too.
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Before you book the call.
Quick answers to the things most people ask before signing on for audits that protect your people and your peace of mind.
How quickly can we start?
We schedule an intro call within a few business days and can begin scoping the same week.
How are fees structured?
Audits that protect your people and your peace of mind is quoted as a fixed fee with a clearly scoped deliverable, after the intro call. We don't bill by the hour for known scopes. Ongoing work (like monthly close or fractional CFO) is a flat monthly retainer.
Will I work with the same person, or get passed around?
Every engagement is partner-led. The senior CPA you meet on the intro is the one running your file. Day-to-day support comes from a senior associate, with partner sign-off on every deliverable.
Are you taking new clients?
Yes. We're actively onboarding new clients year-round, and we pace intake so every partner can hold the service standard the firm is known for.