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A Look at the Modern Audit: Are You Missing Out?

A Look at the Modern Audit: Are You Missing Out?

By Pinion Editorial | June 2, 2022
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While most companies think of audits as an annual necessity, the vast majority typically keep to the same old standards and don’t know to ask for more. But the modern audit process has changed, and businesses should raise their expectations accordingly. Today’s audit should extend beyond bringing in accountants to …

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Increased Interest Rates Spike Questions from Banks on Regulatory Capital

By Sandy Sporleder | May 5, 2022
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On March 16, 2022, the Federal Reserve increased interest rates for the first time since 2018, and we are anticipating this to continue throughout 2022. As a result, we are starting to get questions about the impact as banks are starting to see unrealized losses on their available-for-sale (AFS) securities. …

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Employee Retention: Tips for Exploring their Strengths

By Pinion Editorial | May 5, 2022
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Thanks to platforms like LinkedIn, recruiting practices have changed dramatically over the past several years. Gone are the days of looking for a job, and for many people, the job now looks for them. Companies hire and develop high achieving professionals, so it is no surprise that their employees are …

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Avoiding M&A Failure: More than a Numbers Game

How Adoption of Lease Standard Deadline Will Affect Loan Customers

By Kati Barnhill | November 15, 2021
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By now, you’ve probably heard of the new lease standard ASC 842 about to become effective (beginning after December 15, 2021). However, have you thought about the impact it will have on your loan customers? How Financial Ratios will be Impacted The new lease standard effectively puts all leases (operating …

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5 Ways Banks Can Fight Cybercriminals

5 Ways Financial Institutions Can Fight Cybercriminals

By Pinion Editorial | October 6, 2021
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October is cybersecurity month – which is akin to the ‘time change’ reminder to check your smoke detector batteries – only this reminds us that it’s time for businesses (and home offices) to assess their systems, data, public information, and procedures and ensure protection from the brutal national cybercrime statistics.  …

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How Banks are Upping their Game with Technology

How Banks are Upping their Game with Technology

By Heather Campbell | August 27, 2021
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Wherever you were on your technology journey at the start of 2020, COVID-19 has likely caused dramatic changes in your business. Many organizations were pleased by the ROI they’ve experienced from COVID’s “forced” technology business transformation, and now they have an appetite for more.    Are you using technology to …

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