Mercadien/AIBACP Enhancing Your Organization’s Compliance/Audit Functions

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Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 | 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Venue: New York City Bar Association, 42 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036 United States

Description: Members of Mercadien’s Financial Institutions Services Group will be presenting at the AIBACP Enhancing Your Organization’s Compliance/Audit Functions event on September 12th from 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Agenda:

1:30 – 1:45 PM: Registration

1:45 – 2:00 PM: Welcome
Anthony D’Anna, Director, AIBACP

2:00 – 2:50 PM: The Power Trio: Revisiting the Critical Importance of the Three Lines of Defense
Raji Sathappan, CPA, MBA, CRCM, CAMS, CISA, Managing Director & Salvatore Zerilli, CPA, CAMS, Managing Director will be presenting a session on The Power Trio: Revisiting the Critical Importance of the Three Lines of Defense from 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM. As experienced banking professionals, we all have a solid understanding of the Three Lines of Defense. However, when was the last time you refreshed your knowledge on this crucial concept? In this session, we will take a deep dive into each line of defense and their role in ensuring effective governance and control over various risks at your institution. We’ll also discuss the roles and responsibilities of the General Manager, Audit and Compliance functions at your institution, as well as explore effective ways to foster collaboration between these areas.

2:50 – 3:00 PM: Break

3:00 – 3:50 PM: Best Practices for BSA Audit Sampling & Documentation
Joseph Galdo, CPA, CAMS, CERP, Director & Dominic Hulick, CAMS, Manager will be presenting a session on Best Practices for BSA Audit Sampling & Documentation from 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM. Your sampling approach is key to a successful audit. Regulators pay close attention to this critical aspect, as incorrect outcomes can have significant repercussions. This session is designed to arm you with the knowledge and skills to be intentional in your sampling size, selection and documentation, ultimately enabling you to effectively convey the audit’s narrative. We’ll review best practices for BSA audit sampling and documentation, explore how you can leverage data analytics tools to visualize and interpret data, and discover how to utilize queries to gain a deeper understanding of your sample composition.

3:50 – 4:00 PM: Break

4:00 – 4:50 PM: Staying Ahead of the Curve: Important Regulatory Developments
Raji Sathappan, CPA, MBA, CRCM, CAMS, CISA, Managing Director & Peter Sciarrotta, CAMS, CGSS, Supervisor will be presenting a session on Staying Ahead of the Curve: Important Regulatory Developments from 4:00 PM – 4:50 PM. With the ever-evolving landscape of the banking industry, it is imperative to stay abreast of new regulatory developments and understand how they will impact your institution. In this 3-part session, we’ll review recent updates and changes you’ll need to implement at your institution to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
Part I: BSA – OFAC Sanctions
Part II: DFS Guidance – Sr. Management Character Assessment
Part III: June 2023 FFIEC Recent Guidance on Vendor Risk Management

4:50 – 5:00 PM: Closing Remarks
Anthony D’Anna, Director, AIBACP

We hope to see you there!

For more information or to register, please visit the AIBACP Website