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Frequently Asked Questions About SAS 70
Does your organization provide evidence of information safeguarding controls and security practices? Many industries are now requiring vendors present this evidence by obtaining a SAS 70 audit. View answers to the commonly asked questions we’re receiving from leaders of organizations in all of the industries we serve.
LarsonAllen Wins National Hacker Competition
Led by Jerry Odegaard, Brian Johnson, and Randy Romes, LarsonAllen’s team won this year’s hacker challenge at the National Association of Federal Credit Union’s Technology and Security Conference. LasVegasNow reported on LarsonAllen's success and the ease with which they hacked into the simulated networks. Although it was a game, it vividly demonstrated the crucial importance of securing information systems.
New Ruling Provides Additional Guidance on Completing CTRs
According to a recent Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) ruling, when filing a currency transaction report (CTR) involving a sole proprietorship or a legal entity operating under a "doing business as" (DBA), financial institutions are now only required to complete one Section A. More
Financial Institutions Will Benefit From Fed’s Final Ruling on Electronic Disclosures
In November, the Federal Reserve System’s Board of Governors adopted amendments to five consumer financial services and fair lending regulations. The long-awaited final action clarifies the electronic disclosure requirements, which will make it easier for financial institutions to offer this service to their customers and remain in compliance. The final rules went into effect on December 10, 2007. More
Work Opportunity Tax Credits Available
To offer additional tax incentives for economically distressed communities, congress expanded and extended the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). According to the IRS announcement, approximately $11 billion is now available in tax credits. More
The Evolution of Depositing a Check
by Nicole Schumacher
Over the last five years, financial institutions have placed an increased emphasis on automating banking. Remote deposit capture (RDC) is the most recent innovative service bankers can offer their customers. More
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