On the Horizon
At Global Atlantic Partners, we're always watching for the important trends and developments that will affect your industry.
Here's a collection of our latest thinking on a variety of subjects, as well as links to some helpful resources.

Gobal Atlantic Partners has opened a new office in Miami, Florida.
Contact Information:
1900 Coral Way, Suite 301
Miami, FL 33145
Phone: 305-400-8127/8246
Fax: 305-967-8982
Contact: Jason Simpson
jsimpson@gapartnersllc.com

BSA COMPLIANCE – As part of our ongoing efforts to keep our clients and colleagues informed about pertinent developments in the compliance arena, we would like to share our thoughts regarding Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/ Anti-Money Laundering (AML) topics that might impact your organization in the near future. We hope you benefit from the counsel we have to offer.
BSA Compliance – Sitting Still Not An Option! (PDF - 67k)

Global Atlantic Partners LLC opens Brazil location – As part of our strategy in expanding our services into emerging countries, we are opening an office in São Paulo, Brazil.
Rua Itapeva, 366 – Conjunto 53
CEP 01332-000 – Bela Vista
São Paulo – SP – Brasil
Ph: 55 11 3266-5033
Brazil, as one of the four largest emerging countries (BRIC countries) attracts foreign investors who look for improved risk management processes in line with the global developments. For more information on our new location, contact Alba Kiihl.

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Papers
NEW - Good Governance Practices for 501(c)(3) Organizations
External Quality Assessments or "Who Audits the Auditors?"
Why ISO Embracing Organizations Have a Leg Up on SOX Compliance
Competitive Advantage under the Basel II New Capital Requirement Regulations

Helpful Resources
IT Governance Institute
Good source of information on technology aspect of internal controls. Publications include Control Objectives for Information and related Technology - COBIT - and IT Control Objectives for Sarbanes-Oxley
www.itgi.org
Information Systems Audit and Control Association
Together with its affiliated IT Governance Institute, lead the information technology control community.
www.isaca.org
Office of Foreign Assets Control
www.treas.gov/ofac
Bank for International Settlements
www.bis.org |