Financial Institutions
Brown Edwards’ financial institution accounting services help management improve procedures, reduce risk exposure, and improve earnings.
Work with our experts to design a program for your organization’s needs. Our team offers experience and best practices for financial institutions, and we provide cost-effective outsourced services to banks.
Internal Audits & Information Technology Audits
Brown Edwards tests the effectiveness of internal controls for financial reporting, operations, and compliance. The aim is to reduce costs by integrating an audit plan and procedures into the bank’s existing monitoring program.
Internal Control Risk Assessment
As part of our financial institutions accounting services, we conduct risk assessments of bank processes relating to financial reporting (SOX), operations, and compliance. Brown Edwards helps banks leverage this assessment to design operating procedures and internal audits.
Loan Reviews
Brown Edwards’ loan review program allows management to assess the quality of the loan portfolio and compliance with underwriting standards. We independently evaluate selected loans as to risk, collectability, and regulation.
Information Technology Risk Assessment
Our team provides risk assessment for IT operations and information security. Organizations can use this assessment as the basis for designing security procedures, operating controls, and IT audits.
ACH and BSA Compliance
Brown Edwards’ financial institutions accounting team helps organizations meet the annual independent testing requirement in accordance with NACHA regulations. We also assist organizations fulfill independent testing required by the Bank Secrecy Act program.