Fall Internal Audit Program
Join VACB & Brown Edwards for our Fall Program on Zoom.
The program handouts and Zoom link will be furnished to attendees several days ahead of the program.
Event Details
Fall Internal Audit Program Topics
New QAR Standards - IIA Alerts
Given the recently implemented QAR standards, we will provide an overview of alerts and updates related to these new standards.
Allowance for Credit Losses - ACL 1 | Allowance for Credit Losses - ACL 2
In this two-part session, we will discuss how to audit the ACL and share issues that we typically see and offer best practices.
Improving Internal Audit Reports
Internal audit reporting is the mechanism used to communicate issues to the Audit Committee and Management. We will share ideas to strengthen reporting and provide useful information to the end users.
Marketing & Advertising - Compliance Testing
The regulatory requirements for marketing can be overwhelming. We will discuss how to audit this area and provide best practices for banks to follow.
FDICIA Regulation Changes
The FDIC has recently proposed changes for FDICIA reporting. We will provide an overview to help you prepare your internal audit plan for the future.
About Our Presenters
G. Alan Landes, CPA, CIA | Partner – Financial Institution Services Group
Alan has over 32 years of public accounting experience, as well as work experience in the private sector in financial management. As a partner in Brown Edwards’ Financial Institution Services Group, he provides continuous support and value-added services to community banks throughout the Virginias, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Ohio.
Jennifer Theimer, CPA, CRCM | Director - Financial Institution Services Group
Jennifer is a director in the financial institution practice in the Roanoke office. She assists community banks with numerous professional services including SOX reporting and compliance, internal audit, external audit, BSA validations and regulatory compliance. Prior to joining Brown Edwards, she was the Chief Administration and Risk Officer (CARO) for a community bank for 11 years where she was responsible for managing strategic, financial and operational risks across the organization.
Andrew Shear, CPA | Senior Manager - Financial Institution Services Group
Andrew has over 8 years of public accounting and auditing experience, with exposure to internal and external audits of financial institutions, as well as consulting engagements for financial institutions (including loan review and regulatory compliance). Prior to entering public accounting, Andrew served as the Controller of a heavy equipment leasing company in West Virginia. He held that position for two years. Andrew is a member of the West Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He has also authored articles that have been included in financial institution magazines.
Ben White, CPA, CFE | Director – Financial Institutions Services Group
Ben is a Director in the Charleston office with 16 years of experience in public accounting. He works exclusively with community banks. He has held the responsibilities for a bank audit engagement of planning, supervising staff, report preparation, and preparation of the consolidated tax return. He has worked with numerous community banks providing clients with a full range of professional services, including SOX and FDICIA reporting and compliance, internal audit, external audit, Bank Secrecy Act, Interest Rate Risk, and other compliance areas and consulting.