
Doug Mims
Partner, Financial Institutions Sub-Line Leader
Direct: 770.255.6043
Mobile: 404.984.6192
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Doug offers primarily internal and external audit services to both private and publicly held financial services companies, ranging in size from de novo status to multi-billion dollar institutions. He also provides his clients extensive experience in Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering, Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance, and Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL). Doug’s clients appreciate his high-level experience coupled with his sincere desire to be helpful every step of the way.
Years of Experience
33
Education
Troy University, Bachelor’s Troy University, Master’s
Professional & Civic Leadership
- Institute of Internal Auditors – Atlanta Chapter Board of Governors
- Georgia Bankers Association – Vice Chair Accountants Section Board
- Kennesaw State University Internal Audit Center Advisory Board
- TROY University Foundation Board of Directors
- TROY University Sorrell College of Business Dean’s Executive Advisory Council
- TROY Athletics Leadership Society
I am a season ticket holder and avid Atlanta Falcons fan. #RiseUp
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EVENTS WITH Doug Mims
- June 21
2022Virtual
- July 14
2022Virtual
- December 6
2022Virtual
Doug Mims AROUND TOWN
Georgia Bankers Association President/CEO, Bank Counsel and Bank Accountant Conference
CRI Partners Doug Mims and Hillary Collier will present and facilitate discussion of current accounting, auditing and regulatory topics as for of the Accountants Conference session on September 26, 2022. Such topics will include: Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL); changes to loan modification accounting; recent proposed regulatory guidance on Commercial Real Estate loan work outs; accounting for debt securities pre and post CECL implementation; and FDICIA transition.
Community Bankers Association of Georgia – Advanced BSA/AML Compliance School
CRI Partner Doug Mims will be presenting at the Community Bankers Association of GA Advanced BSA/AML Compliance School on August 22, 2022. As the Financial Institutions Sub-line Industry Leader and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Doug will be serving as a panelist throughout the session.
Georgia Society of CPAs 2022 Financial Institutions Conference
CRI Partners Doug Mims and Hillary Collier will be presenting an Accounting, Auditing (A&A) and Tax Update on October 20, 2022, that will provide a high level overview of the most timely relevant accounting and auditing standards impacting community financial institutions, as well as recent tax developments. In addition, the presenters will provide an update from the 2022 AICPA Conference on Banks and Savings Institutions being held in September 2022.
Ethics for Internal Auditors
On October 6th, 2021, CRI Partner Doug Mims will be presenting “Ethics for Internal Auditors” alongside the Association of Credit Union Internal Auditors via a virtual webinar. This webinar will provide an overview of the Institution of Internal Auditors Code of Ethics and considerations for demonstrating conformance to the principles of integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and competency. Attendees can also learn more about the specifics of enterprise risk management (ERM) and regulatory compliance.
CECL: Recent Developments and Next Steps for Financial Institutions
CRI Partner Doug Mims will be presenting via virtual webinar on behalf of the Association of Credit Union Internal Auditors on September 27, 2021. This webinar will cover a summary of the impact of CECL to date, as well as an overview of the accounting and regulatory guidance. Additionally, the Weighted Average Remaining Maturities (WARM) method, the Interagency Policy Statement on the allowance for credit losses, and many more resources and tools will be discussed.
The IIA’s Three Lines Model: Basic Concepts and Practical Applications
Next week, CRI Partner Doug Mims will participate in the Association of Credit Union Internal Auditors’ (ACUIA) webinar on July 21, 2021 that covers the Institute of Internal Auditor’s (IIA) Three Lines Model. Included in this presentation will be practical applications for financial institutions, the role of internal audit in the implementation of the new model and ongoing considerations for internal audit on a prospective basis.