AICPA, state societies, labor department expand national education campaign on fiduciary responsibilities and health benefits compliance.

• Position: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Brief Article

The AICPA, state CPA societies and the U.S. Department of Labor are expanding their nationwide campaign to improve workers' health and retirement security by educating employers and service providers about their fiduciary responsibilities under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. The expanded program is part of a series of compliance assistance initiatives by the department's Employee Benefits Security Administration, which regulates employee pension and health benefit plans for U.S. workers.

As trusted advisers to the small business community, CPAs, CPA/Personal Financial Specialists and their clients are being invited to attend free compliance seminars involving DOL, IRS and Health and Human Services administrators. The AICPA Personal Financial Planning membership section is coordinating the seminars in partnership with the DOL. AICPA material related to the Institute's 360 Degrees of...