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Audit & exam advice: Know your CECL model, stress tests

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This article covers these key topics: Genuine oversight of the CECL model Q factor support Attention to disclosures and stress testing Preparing CECL models for a merger What CECL topics are auditors and examiners focusing on? Transform CECL data into stress testing insight.

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CECL Q&A - Segmentation

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The FASBs Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model presents unique challenges for banking professionals. To help institutions prepare, Sageworks has launched a CECL webinar series covering data, segmentation, methodology and forecasting requirements broken down by loan pool type.

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6 Common CECL backtesting mistakes & how to avoid them

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Sidestep some of the issues that most commonly hurt backtesting efforts Backtesting the estimate for credit losses can build confidence in the CECL model and ensure it reflects an institution's credit risk. You might also like this resource: A bankers guide for CECL compliance and backtesting.

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