CECL Webinar Series: Introduction to CECL Quantification
In this presentation, our experts Emil Lopez and Jing Zhang, introduce some key CECL quantification methodologies and enhancements that can be made to existing approaches to make them CECL-compliant.
Implementation of the new financial instruments impairment standard known as CECL may take one to two years, and over 62% of banks surveyed by Moody’s Analytics expect CECL compliance to increase their overall provisions.
Successful implementation requires understanding the impact of the accounting standard on provisions and identification of appropriate methodologies to incorporate the forward-looking information and life-of-loan horizon required for CECL.
Moody’s Analytics has designed a series of CECL methodology webinars to help firms of all sizes with the tactical and strategic considerations when selecting the best modeling approach.
In this first webinar of our series, we cover:
Strategic and tactical considerations for CECL modeling
Leveraging existing capabilities
Implications for business decision-making
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Introduction to CECL Quantification Webinar Slides
In this presentation, our experts Emil Lopez and Jing Zhang, introduce some key CECL quantification methodologies and enhancements that can be made to existing approaches to make them CECL compliant.
