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Jun 18, 2013 08:00
As part of Sageworks’ ongoing video series addressing some of the challenging issues and questions regarding allowance for loan and lease losses calculations, today’s video focuses on how to determine the appropriate size of a FAS 5 segmentation.
Jun 11, 2013 10:26
A principal source of guidance on accounting for impairment in a loan portfolio under GAAP, Accounting Standards Codification Subtopic 310-10 was formerly known as the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 114 (FAS 114), “Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan”. [More]
Jun 05, 2013 08:03
One of the common challenges surrounding the allowance for loan and lease losses calculations is how to determine if a loan is impaired under the FAS 114 status. Watch a video to understand when a loan is considered to be impaired under FAS 114 status. [More]
May 29, 2013 13:37
The qualitative risk factor adjustments are one of the most subjective parts of the ALLL process. Sageworks’ senior risk management consultant, Ed Bayer explains how we can add more objectivity to this otherwise subjective process.
May 18, 2013 08:58
As part of Sageworks’ ongoing video series addressing some of the challenging issues and questions regarding allowance for loan and lease losses calculations, today’s video focuses on the benefits of performing monthly versus quarterly calculations for your ALLL reserve.
May 14, 2013 16:59
With only a few weeks left to comment on FASB’s proposed new model for accounting for credit losses (commonly known as the CECL model), the FDIC is holding an informational teleconference Thursday to discuss the proposed changes with financial institution representatives. [More]
May 09, 2013 12:15
On Thursday, May 2nd, Sageworks hosted a dinner and discussion event at the Oceanaire Seafood Room in Miami, Florida. The event is the third in a series of banking industry events that make up the 2013 Sageworks Discussion Series on the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses. Throughout the year, Sageworks is partnering with industry experts and leading consulting firms to host these invitation-only discussion and networking events across the country. [More]
May 06, 2013 08:16
Migration analysis is a rigorous analytical process recommended by the regulatory agencies to determine financial institutions’ allowance for loan and lease losses; however, it is often underutilized in lieu of other, easier processes.
Apr 30, 2013 19:17
Sageworks released an allowance for loan and lease losses (ALLL) glossary, describing some of the terms most frequently cited in banking regulations and news. The ALLL glossary also includes additional resources that bankers can use to learn more about the allowance and its related terms. [More]
Apr 29, 2013 09:25
FAS 5 refers to the original FASB pronouncement FAS 5, Accounting for Contingencies, which is included in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) subtopic 450-20, Contingencies: Loss Contingencies. [More]