Issues of Interest is a podcast for the banking and financial services industry from Baker Newman Noyes. Our accounting and advisory professionals discuss assurance, tax, business, and technology topics and trends affecting the industry.
AI is a frequent topic of conversation but what do we really mean when we say artificial intelligence? How are banks and financial institutions already using AI, and what are the benefits and potential pitfalls? In this episode of Issues of Interest, BNN's Information Systems and Risk Assurance practice lead, Pat Morin, sits down with Krystal Martin, senior manager at BNN, and Ryan Robinson, senior director at Mainstay Technology to talk about what AI is and its potential to revolutionize tas...
25 Feb 2025
FinTech in the banking industry
In this episode of "Issues of Interest," host Pat Morin sits down with Bryan Mulcahey, managing partner at FS Vector, to delve into the evolving landscape of FinTech and its impact on the banking industry. They explore how bank techs and embedded banking FinTechs are transforming financial services. Bryan shares insights on the advantages and opportunities FinTechs offer banks, such as improved customer experiences and expanded services. The conversation also touches on the role of AI, highli...
29 Jan 2025
State and Local Tax Considerations for the Banking Industry
On this episode of "Issues of Interest," Nick Smetana, tax manager, joins Leanne Scott, state and local tax principal, to discuss sales and use tax matters for banks and financial institutions. Discover why these often overlooked tax types are crucial, the importance of self-assessing use tax, and the impact of recent legislative changes in states like Vermont and Maine. Tune in for insights and practical advice to navigate the ever-evolving tax landscape.
18 Dec 2024
Exploring meals and entertainment tax deductions
Adam Aucoin explores tax deductions for meals and entertainment with Connor Smart, offering insights to help businesses navigate compliance and maximize expenses during the holiday season.
21 Nov 2024
Tax Impact of a Trump Presidency on Community Banks
Joe Jalbert and Adam Aucoin, banking and tax experts, dissect the potential tax reforms under Trump's second presidency, revealing key implications for community banks.
30 Oct 2024
Revealing the Truth Behind Common Cybersecurity Myths and Related Best Practices
In this episode of "Issues of Interest," Information Systems and Risk Assurance principal Pat Morin joins cybersecurity manager Pawel Wilczynski to discuss the importance of cybersecurity for banks and financial institutions of all sizes. They address common misconceptions, such as the belief that small businesses are not targets for cybercriminals and that cybersecurity is solely an IT issue. The episode highlights steps organizations can take to boost security including employee training, s...
26 Sept 2024
Lessons learned from the adoption of CECL
Tune in to the latest podcast episode of Issues of Interest from Baker Newman Noyes, where host Jordin Milano discusses the implementation and lessons learned from Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) adoption in the banking and financial services industry. Joined by guests Mark Haberland and Chase Ogden from Darling Consulting Group, this episode delves into the importance of ongoing monitoring, the CECL control environment, and effective governance. Discover how institutions can take ownersh...
27 Aug 2024
Private Foundations in the Banking Industry
Many banks consider setting up private foundations because of the advantages they can provide. Private foundations can provide key PR benefits, help improve a bank’s standing in the community, provide an opportunity for members of the community to serve in a board role, and can control timing of charitable contributions.In this episode of Issues of Interest, BNN tax principals Adam Aucoin and Nick Porto discuss the intricacies of setting up and managing private foundations for banks. They tal...
26 Jun 2024
How can banks use R&D credits to their advantage?
In this episode of Issues of Interest, BNN tax principal Adam Aucoin (https://www.bnncpa.com/professional-directory/adam-aucoin/) speaks with Dave Fleischer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-fleischer-brs/), principal at Business Resource Services (https://brsvt.com/), about R&D credits, what banks need to consider, and how they can plan ahead and use credits to their advantage.
Banks and financial institutions are constantly navigating volatility and change. Here at Issues of Interest we help you stay current on what’s happening in the industry so you can achieve success for your institution. We cover assurance, tax, business advisory, and technology topics and trends affecting the industry. Subscribe today to receive news and developments directly in your inbox. (https://www.bnncpa.com/subscribe/)
3 Jun 2024
Androscoggin Bank’s Corporate Impact Program: Promoting sustainable lending and investment in Maine
In this special guest episode of Issues of Interest, Pat Morin (https://www.bnncpa.com/professional-directory/patrick-morin/) and Kirsten Dionne speak with Androscoggin Bank (https://www.androscogginbank.com/)CEO, Neil Kiely (https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-kiely-ab473715a/), about a recent sustainability loan project the bank worked on with our ESG practice. Pat, Kirsten, and Neil discuss how the project came about, how they approached it in service of Androscoggin's overall ESG goals, and how this effort is reflective of the broader ESG space in Maine, New England, and beyond.
24 Apr 2024
Is your institution ready for Business Intelligence?
In this episode, Travis Hersom (https://www.bnncpa.com/professional-directory/travis-hersom/)and Darren Fishell (https://www.bnncpa.com/professional-directory/darren-fishell/) discuss how institutions and businesses can use business intelligence to their advantage and what they should consider including data pipelines, data quality, visualization, and security.
28 Feb 2024
How the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 could impact banks and financial institutions
In this episode of Issues of Interest, Nick Amann (https://www.bnncpa.com/professional-directory/nick-amann/) speaks with Adam Aucoin (https://www.bnncpa.com/professional-directory/adam-aucoin/) about the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (H.R. 7024) bill that is currently in the Senate. Adam discusses what the current bill includes and the potential impacts for banks and financial institutions if it passes.
More information on the how the bill could impact individuals can be found here (https://www.bnncpa.com/resources/pending-legislation-vs-tax-filing-season-an-uneasy-staredown/).
29 Jan 2024
Third-Party Vendor Management
In this episode of Issues of Interest, Zach Porter (https://www.bnncpa.com/professional-directory/zachary-porter/) speaks with Pat Morin (https://www.bnncpa.com/professional-directory/patrick-morin/) about third-party vendor management for banks and financial institutions.
Pat outlines common reasons banks and financial institutions use third-parties and how to monitor those third parties and the related risks. He also discusses how to ensure third-parties provide the information needed for evaluation, and what your options are if you have concerns over the level of service or information provided by third-parties.
More information on the FDIC's recent guidance on evaluating third-parties can be found on our website (https://www.bnncpa.com/resources/fdic-announces-new-guidance-on-third-party-risk-management/).
19 Dec 2023
409A Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans
In this episode of Issues of Interest, Adam Aucoin (https://www.bnncpa.com/professional-directory/adam-aucoin/) speaks with Connor Smart (https://www.bnncpa.com/professional-directory/connor-smart/) about deferred compensation and 409A. Connor explains what 409A is, why it is important, and what the consequences and penalties are for noncompliance. With the severe consequences of 409A plan failure in mind, Adam and Connor discuss some of the key points to keep a plan compliant under 409A, where plan failures most often occur, and some of the tax planning nuances and complexities surrounding nonqualified deferred compensation plans.
30 Nov 2023
Key takeaways from the Bank Tax Institute
In this episode of Issues of Interest, Adam Aucoin (https://www.bnncpa.com/professional-directory/adam-aucoin/) speaks with Tabitha Lamontagne (https://www.bnncpa.com/professional-directory/tabitha-lamontagne/) about what they heard earlier this month at the Bank Tax Institute. Their discussion includes insights on the Employee Retention Credit, tax planning in a rising interest rate environment, deductions and timing issues, and what they are watching in the economic outlook.
31 Oct 2023
Cybersecurity for the banking industry
In this episode, Pat Morin speaks with Pawel Wilczynski about the current cybersecurity landscape, covering issues impacting the banking industry such as ransomware and third-party risk, as well as strategies organizations and bank leaders can use to minimize cyber risk.
For additional resources check out:
https://www.bnncpa.com/resources/cybersecurity-risks-in-the-banking-industry/ (https://www.bnncpa.com/resources/cybersecurity-risks-in-the-banking-industry/)
28 Sept 2023
CECL Updates and Best Practices
In this episode of Issues of Interest from Baker Newman Noyes, Mark Haberland, of Darling Consulting Group, joins Jordin Milano, assurance senior manager at Baker Newman Noyes, to discuss the current state of CECL model validations and some things to consider as institutions adopt and implement their models. You can see additional corresponding materials here:
CECL is coming - Is your institution ready? by Joseph Jalbert: https://www.bnncpa.com/resources/cecl-is-coming-is-your-institution-ready/ (https://www.bnncpa.com/resources/cecl-is-coming-is-your-institution-ready/)
CECl Toolkit from Baker Newman Noyes: https://www.bnncpa.com/resources/current-expected-credit-loss-standard-toolkit/ (https://www.bnncpa.com/resources/current-expected-credit-loss-standard-toolkit/)
29 Aug 2023
Tax planning for your institution: credits, deductions, and multistate considerations
In this episode of Issues of Interest from Baker Newman Noyes, Adam Aucoin and Leanne Scott from BNN's financial institutions industry practice discuss current trends in tax planning for banks and financial institutions. Adam also covers several credits impacting the tax landscape and Leanne summarizes a few multi-state considerations for banks operating across state lines. You can see additional corresponding materials here:
Tax Planning for your Financial Institution by Adam Aucoin: https://www.bnncpa.com/resources/tax-planning-for-your-financial-institution-in-the-current-environment/
(https://www.bnncpa.com/resources/tax-planning-for-your-financial-institution-in-the-current-environment/)
Remote Workers & Multi-State Tax: 9 Key Considerations by Leanne Scott: https://www.bnncpa.com/resources/remote-workers-multi-state-tax-9-key-considerations/
(https://www.bnncpa.com/resources/remote-workers-multi-state-tax-9-key-considerations/)
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