While audits are necessary to satisfy regulatory requirements, they are also valuable staff development opportunities. At The Auditing Firm of Jan Ahrendt, we believe that success starts with a well-informed and inspired team. In order to help our clients achieve this success, we provide professional guidance and training tools with management and staff throughout the course of the audit. We also offer an array of customized training and consultation services to meet the changing needs of the community banking industry.
We understand that the audit process can be strenuous, and it is our goal to establish and maintain positive working relationships with management and staff throughout our visitation. Our friendly audit specialists work in partnership with the bank’s employees, management team, audit committee members and regulatory agencies in order to achieve optimal results for the client. This collaborative approach is the hallmark of our firm.
Our audit professionals utilize comprehensive risk-based audit programs to test the adequacy and application of internal controls and compliance procedures. We are skilled at recognizing areas of exposure before they become problematic, and encourage our clients to adopt a proactive approach to risk management.
When weaknesses are identified, we work with our clients to develop practical and effective solutions that address their specific needs. We provide constructive feedback in a manner that encourages corrective action. It is our objective to help our clients make continual progress and to validate their efforts.
We maintain a high level of professional integrity and an unwavering commitment to ethical standards. This commitment has earned respect throughout the community banking industry. Our clients also benefit from our superb reputation with regulatory agencies which is a product of our acclaimed audit program and documented results.