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Seven habits sustain a highly effective compliance program.(SELECTED * TOPIC)

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| January 01, 2007 | Rasmussen, Michael | COPYRIGHT 2007 National Association of Credit Management. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

As organizations react to the compliance burden and seek ways to leverage compliance to gain control and insight into the organization and enhance operational risk management, they are asking several important questions. What does a compliance management program look like? How do I incorporate compliance into the structure of the organization and respond to a dynamic business environment?

Habit #1: Document The Policy And Control Environment

To demonstrate compliance, firms must start with how they document compliance and control architecture and explain this throughout the organization.

What Compliance And Control Documentation Should Cover

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