☑ The business method manual stipulates that internal audits are to be conducted at least once a year.I've never been there...
☑ Securities inspections,internal audit is not workingIt was pointed out to me about...
☑ What should I do and how should I do an internal audit?I don't really understand...
☑ An internal audit was conducted, but there are no records of it.No evidence is created...
☑ Whether the procedures and management of financial instruments transactions within the company are appropriate,I don't have much confidence...
☑ I have never experienced a securities inspection before.I’m worried about where and how they will check it....
We often receive inquiries such as those mentioned above through free consultations.
"Securities inspections" are conducted on financial instruments traders. More than 10 years have passed since the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law came into force, and the key points in securities inspections have changed significantly.
In the past, inspections were limited to basic items such as whether appropriate signs were posted, whether advance notices and time documents were properly issued, etc. (meaning that there were many deficiencies even in these basic areas), but recent securities inspections not only include basic inspection items, but also detailed checks of "the status of internal audits and improvement responses" as well as "on-site management" for proper business management as a financial instruments business operator.
Recently, in addition to securities inspections, the Finance Bureau has also been conducting voluntary hearings and requesting appearances...
“Internal audit (self-inspection/check)/training/documentation” are important points!
Please take advantage of our "Internal Audit Support"!
Our company provides "internal audit support" to financial instruments traders as the first step to ensure that they are fully prepared for securities inspections!
"Easy Internal Audit Report" that lets you experience the atmosphere of an actual securities inspectionFrom TESTa``Solid Internal Audit Pack'' thoroughly identifies problems and areas for improvement from a preliminary investigation.You can choose a plan according to the actual situation of your company.
*This support is not an "external audit", but rather supports the internal audit that financial institutions should conduct themselves.
In cooperation with the internal audit manager, we confirm and prove facts regarding the status of document preparation, etc. in accordance with supervisory guidelines, etc.
Our finance team will visit your company for approximately two hours and thoroughly check the status of legal bookkeeping, issuance of legal documents, management system, etc. Provide feedback on any deficiencies on the spot. At a later date, we will report the results (deficiencies pointed out) and future issues in a simple report (A4 sided).
*You can experience the same tension as an actual securities inspection.
Recommended for:
I've never done an internal audit before and I'd like to try it!
I want to check the minimum legal requirements!
We ask you to submit the data in an internal form in advance, and our financial team conducts a preliminary investigation. After receiving the preliminary investigation results, we visited your company for approximately 3 hours, confirmed the actual management system and document storage status, and interviewed the person in charge. The results will be delivered as an internal audit report (simplified version) at a later date. A review session of internal audit results is also held as necessary.
Recommended for:
With securities inspections in mind, we want to build up some internal audit experience!
I want to identify current problems and areas for improvement all at once!
We provide thorough support from advance preparation, including internal audit plan formulation and audit implementation notifications. We ask you to submit the data in an internal form in advance, and our financial team conducts a preliminary investigation. After receiving the preliminary investigation results, we visited your company for approximately 3 hours, confirmed the actual management system and document storage status, and interviewed the person in charge. The results will be delivered as an internal audit report (detailed version) at a later date. A review session of internal audit results is also held as necessary. We fully support you through the formulation of improvement plans based on the results!
Recommended for:
In addition to internal audits, we want you to check from a third-party perspective!
From preparations such as formulating an internal audit plan to making improvements,I would like to have solid support for the whole process!
General flow of an internal audit
Email consultation reception
Please contact us with the following items:
① Name (If you are a corporation, please write the corporation name and the name of the person in charge)
② Phone number
③ Type of registered financial instruments business
④ Desired date and time for internal audit implementation
⑤ Scheduled location for internal audit
⑥ Desired type of audit (e.g. general audit, theme audit, departmental audit, etc.)
⑦ Contents/items you wish to audit
(Example: General financial instruments business, system audit, sales audit, audit department audit, etc.)
⑧ Other requests (*Please feel free to write down.)
Based on the information you provided, we will consider whether we can respond and contact you.
If we are able to handle the issue, we will issue a separate quotation.
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If you are satisfied with the estimate, we will officially sign a contract.
Preliminary meeting/preliminary investigation
In advance, we will check the information and materials that will give us an overview of the company's operations, and then have a meeting with the person in charge of auditing to pick up important areas for the audit, as well as any questions or concerns. Masu.
Based on this, we will formulate the current internal audit implementation plan based on your company's annual audit plan, etc.
On-site audit
In accordance with the internal audit implementation notice issued by our company in advance, we will visit you at the designated date and time and location and conduct an on-site audit. (Auditor: Usually about 1 to 3 people/about 3 hours)
After the on-site audit is complete, we provide simple feedback on the spot as necessary, and gather all relevant parties for a review session.
Audit report delivery
Based on the results of the on-site audit, we will deliver an audit report that includes findings and suggestions for improvement.
(Estimated delivery time is approximately one week after the audit is conducted)
In addition, in line with the findings of the audit report and suggestions for improvement, we will implement the next PDCA cycle, along with follow-up proposals regarding the formulation of documents that need to be established and the documents and systems that need to be reviewed. I would like to make a proposal for you.
Follow-up suggestions
At your request, we will provide feedback on the internal audit results described in the internal audit report at your company's board of directors or board of directors meeting.
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In addition to internal audit support, we provide a variety of support tailored to the actual situation.
In-house training/instructor dispatch
Although the work manual states that "in-house training will be implemented," in-house training has not been implemented.
No measures have been taken within the company to improve the legal knowledge of employees involved in financial operations.
During an inspection visit, the company was told to introduce in-house training from an external organization due to a lack of knowledge among its employees.
Training provided solely by in-house staff lacks real-time information on recent legal changes and competitor trends.
Lately, I've been hearing a lot of advice like this.
Financial products business operators are required to have an "effective" internal management system.
On top of that, it is important for executives and employees involved in financial operations to accurately understand complex rules and frequent legal amendments, and continue to maintain appropriate operations based on laws and regulations. It is necessary to take in opportunities to solidify and improve knowledge on a daily basis by conducting regular "in-house training."
Recently, there have been cases where it has been determined that ``training provided by in-house personnel alone is insufficient'' during branch inspections, and an increasing number of financial institutions are utilizing external training.
In our company,We conduct in-house training for financial companies and dispatch instructors to seminars, lectures, etc..
We offer a wide range of in-house training options, from short 30-minute training sessions to full-day training sessions and monthly regular in-house training sessions.
We also provide in-house training materials only, so please contact us for details.
In addition to dispatching professional instructors who are familiar with the financial field to various financial seminars and lectures, we also dispatch instructors from a wide range of customers, including companies, various industry organizations, and schools.
Examples of training and lecture themes
◇“What is the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act?” ◇“Current status of financial laws and regulations in Japan and future laws and regulations” ◇“Actual status and countermeasures for financial inspections” ◇“Financial Practice and Compliance” ◇“Practical practices and points of investment advisory/agency business” etc.
On-site inspection measures
Based on the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, financial instruments business operators are subject to guidance and supervision by the Financial Services Agency, including requests for reports, on-site inspections, and business improvement orders.
One area that has received a lot of attention is "on-site inspections."
I believe that there are many financial instruments business operators who have not yet experienced an on-site inspection.
However, we cannot let our guard down. NowadaysOn-site inspections are also conducted for newly registered companies, and they are conducted suddenly without prior notice..
When an inspection comes, if you are not able to manage your daily operations, such as maintaining legal documents, bookkeeping, and internal regulations, the inspector will have a stricter view of the examination, which may lengthen the inspection period or cause administrative problems. The possibility of being punished also increases.
As a result of the inspection, final punishments such as suspension of business for XX months or cancellation of registration are often given.
If that happens,Not only will you miss out on profit opportunities during the suspension period, but you will also greatly lose credibility as a company.It will become a problem.
In addition, executives of such companies will be refused registration for five years, making it difficult for them to make a fresh start at a new company.
Therefore, in preparation for the on-site inspection, we recommend that you check and improve your business system little by little every day and prepare now so that you can face the on-site inspection with plenty of time to spare.
In addition to the usual notification services, we also provide the following services to support your daily operations in order to smoothly respond to on-site inspections.
Support content
◇ Internal audits based on the Financial Inspection Manual
◇In-house training
◇Establishment and revision of company regulations
◇Establishment and revision of legal books and records
Business improvement report response
After the "on-site inspection" is completed, an "inspection result notification" will be issued, which will include any problems found during the inspection, depending on the inspection results.
Then, based on the "Inspection Results Notification", we will submit a report (= "Business Improvement Report") that describes how we responded to various improvement matters.
The "Business Improvement Report" begins with <a summary of the inspection results> and includes <recognition of the facts regarding the problem/analysis of the causes of the problem/improvement/response measures>, etc.
However, it is characterized by many formal rules, such as the need to write the wording according to what is written on the "inspection result notification."
In addition, as for improvement methods, a report is required to confirm that the improvement measures have been completely completed, so even if the financial instruments business operator submits a report with the intention of making improvements, it may be pointed out that the improvement measures are insufficient. There seem to be many cases where this happens.
Regarding the submission of business improvement reports after on-site inspections, our company<Support for creating business improvement reports> and <Suggestions on improvement methods>We are doing the following.
"We have been preparing business improvement reports in-house, but the official in charge is not giving us the OK," "We are not sure how to respond to the points raised," etc. We can respond to your needs at any stage, so please contact us.
Business Report
Financial instruments business operators are required to report their business results for the past year to the local finance bureau within three months after the end of each business year.
In addition to the status of business offices and officers as of the end of the fiscal year, the business report must include, for example, the number of investment advisory contracts as of the end of the fiscal year and the breakdown of annual sales. Transaction history, which is the basis of reports, must be properly managed.
In our company,Business report application support for financial instruments business operatorsWe are doing.
We also support businesses that hold licenses other than finance and those that have to submit business reports for multiple industries, as well as businesses that have accidentally forgotten to submit their business reports, so please contact us.
Benefits of requesting
1. Specialist staff will assist you.
It is difficult for busy business owners to properly interpret and apply unfamiliar laws.
As legal experts, we will reduce your burden.
2. Quick and reliable response
Our motto is speed.
We have established dedicated teams for each project. By systematizing it, we can respond quickly.
We handle your applications swiftly and reliably.
3. Consultation is free
We offer free consultation before placing an order.
Client's voice
Internal audit of advisory business ： A-san
While there are administrative scriveners who will support you in your registration application, it is rare to find one that will also support you in internal audits, which require practical knowledge, so they are a valuable resource. In particular, as he is a certified administrative scrivener who knows many cases of advisory companies, I was surprised by how well he understood our company's practices during the internal audit and how he asked insightful, point-by-point questions and made checks.
Internal audit of Type II financial instruments business ： Mr. B
To be honest, I had no idea what an internal audit entailed, but by receiving actual support for an internal audit, I was able to grasp the flow of who had to do what. In addition, the report you receive after an internal audit is very helpful as it contains the basis and advice.
Satisfied with the service, better than expected: Mr. C
It was very helpful to have everything handled for me. I love the teacher's character (lol)! I am very satisfied with the support that exceeded my expectations and exceeded the cost.
Message from the financial internal audit staff
Internal auditing requires a lot of head and heart.
The side that makes full use of the brain to find mistakes. While listening to the client's current situation and future vision, Consulting on necessary systems and arrangements.
The most important aspect of communication is to use language that suits the person you are speaking to and the company's temperature.
When an audit is coming, any person in any company will be a little nervous.
People in the field are probably thinking this way. ``I would hate it if I had to find various faults and have more work to do in the future.'' ``Even though I'm doing my best every day, if an outside auditor fails, it's a shame because the report goes to direct management.''
Management and people in the internal audit department are sure to think this way. ``Because the audit support was paid for and implemented by the entire company, I'm sure they'll give you ground-breaking points that people within the company wouldn't be able to find.'' "However, it would be a problem if the auditors just made small points without listening to the voices of the people on the ground." ``If the management team or the way the business is run doesn't work, I'll get upset.''
When it comes to internal audits, if you want to be strict, you can be endlessly strict. During the audit, it is possible to focus too closely on the failure points and give harsh feedback, or to take necessary measures after the audit. That might be cool as an "audit".
However, what is really important is to create an atmosphere and motivation that will encourage everyone in the company to make positive improvements.
I feel like the company is supporting the company-wide approach of making improvements little by little.
Until I started doing internal auditing, I had the impression that auditing was ``stern/cool/detailed/not aware of the actual situation.'' I always feel that this is a department that is required to respond with great care.
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