71st Annual Employee Benefits Conference

Date November 9 – 12, 2025
Type Hybrid
Location Honolulu, HI

The 71st Annual Employee Benefits Conference brings together Taft-Hartley and public sector benefit professionals for four days of learning, collaboration, and practical insights. With more than 120 sessions led by industry experts, attendees will explore solutions to the complex challenges facing today’s benefit funds — from compliance and governance to financial reporting and plan administration.

Anders’ Audit and Assurance leaders will be among the presenters sharing real-world perspectives on strengthening fund operations and oversight.

Anders Partner in Audit and Assurance, Stephanie Jones will be presenting on Monday, November 10th.

Anders Partner in Audit and Assurance, Chris Madison will be presenting in a panel discussion on Tuesday, November 11th.


SESSION | Accountants: Accounting and Auditing—Key Updates and Insights for 2025

Monday, November 10 | 9:15 – 10:15 AM

This session will review the latest accounting and auditing topics, such as:

  • Form 5500 changes.
  • Quality management standards
  • Peer review hot buttons
  • Risk assessment

Stephanie Jones, CPA | Partner, Audit and Assurance

This session also features Eileen E. Brassil, CFE, CPA | Partner, Legacy Professionals LLP


SESSION | Accountants: Town Hall

Tuesday, November 11 | 2:45 – 3:45 PM

A panel of professionals will lead a discussion around emerging issues and best practices.

Chris Madison, CPA, CFF | Partner, Audit and Assurance

The panel also features Joseph Thiermann, CPA | Partner, Withum
and Jennifer Snow, CPA | Partner, Eide Bailly, LLP

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