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5 Must-Have Elements of an Effective Audit Program

5 Must-Have Elements of an Effective Audit Program

Executing an effective internal audit in the financial services sector requires these five key elements.

Dec 5, 2024 4 min read
5 Ways Boards Can Support Internal Auditors

5 Ways Boards Can Support Internal Auditors

 Here are 5 ways the board can support the internal audit function at banks, credit unions, and other financial companies.

May 13, 2021 3 min read
6 Features to Look for in an Audit Management Solution

6 Features to Look for in an Audit Management Solution

Many financial institutions are turning to an automated audit management solution to digitize the audit process to improve efficiency and reduce risk.

Mar 25, 2021 3 min read
Flood Insurance: Compliance Tips for Avoiding Costly Penalties

Flood Insurance: Compliance Tips for Avoiding Costly Penalties

Flood insurance always comes across as a simple regulation, yet we need to remember these compliance tips for avoiding costly penalties.

Mar 24, 2021 5 min read
Internal Audit Failures Costs JP Morgan $250 Million

Internal Audit Failures Costs JP Morgan $250 Million

JP Morgan failed to maintain adequate internal controls and internal audit over its fiduciary business and it cost them $250 million.

Dec 1, 2020 3 min read
Inside USAA’s CRA Rating Downgrade and $85 Million Penalty

Inside USAA’s CRA Rating Downgrade and $85 Million Penalty

USAA’s CRA rating was downgraded after the OCC found llegal credit practices which cost USAA $85 million in penalties.

Oct 28, 2020 4 min read
Audit Management Is Evolving. Are You Keeping Up?

Audit Management Is Evolving. Are You Keeping Up?

Audit management programs have been predictable and formulaic for most of banking’s history. However, things are evolving, is your financial...

Oct 8, 2020 3 min read
What Makes A Good Audit Trail?

What Makes A Good Audit Trail?

All financial institutions need a good audit trail. Here are six tips to ensure that your FI’s audit trail will be effective.

Sep 8, 2020 2 min read
Does Your FI Need an Audit Committee?

Does Your FI Need an Audit Committee?

Does your FI need an audit committee as a regulatory requirement or just a best practice? It depends on the size and type of your FI.

Aug 13, 2020 2 min read
Improve Your Audit Plan With 5 Key Risk Management Principles

Improve Your Audit Plan With 5 Key Risk Management Principles

It can be hard to figure out where an audit plan should begin. Here are five key risk management principles to focus on to improve your audit plan.

Jul 28, 2020 2 min read
Internal Audit 101: Audits vs. Compliance Reviews

Internal Audit 101: Audits vs. Compliance Reviews

The difference between audits versus compliance reviews. Both require expertise and surface systemic issues. But there are several key differences.

Jul 16, 2020 5 min read
Ncontracts Launches New Automated Audit Management Tool, Nverify

Ncontracts Launches New Automated Audit Management Tool, Nverify

Brentwood, TN., July 01, 2020. Ncontracts is excited to announce the launch of its much-anticipated audit management tool, Nverify.

Jul 3, 2020 1 min read
Bank Audit

Bank Audit

A bank audit is a routine procedure designed to review the services of financial institutions to ensure they are in compliance with laws and industry

Aug 8, 2019 1 min read
Audit Findings

Audit Findings

What are financial audit findings and why are they important to financial institutions? This explanation tells you everything you need to know and more.

Nov 20, 2018 1 min read