Audit Readiness: How to Set Your Employee Benefit Plan Audit Up for Success

In this episode of the Brown Edwards Benefits Buzz Podcast, host Brittany Quinn, audit partner at Brown Edwards, sits down with EBP audit professionals Jessica Hite and Shannon Cook to discuss how plan sponsors can prepare for a smoother, less stressful audit experience. Together, they break down the key drivers of audit success — from proactive communication and early coordination with TPAs, to organizing core documentation like census data, payroll reports, and compliance testing results. Whether you're heading into your first audit or looking to refine your process, this episode offers practical, experience-backed advice for building an audit-ready approach that pays off year after year.