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.