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CCM Compliance Program Management Flashcards

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  1. What is the key difference between a compliance audit and a compliance monitoring activity?

    Answer: Audits provide a periodic in-depth review while monitoring is an ongoing, continuous process

    Compliance audits are typically periodic, structured evaluations, while monitoring is a continuous, day-to-day process of observing and tracking compliance activities.

  2. Which metric is most directly used to evaluate the effectiveness of a compliance program?

    Answer: Number of compliance violations detected and remediated

    Tracking the number of violations detected and remediated is a key metric for gauging whether the compliance program is identifying issues and correcting them effectively.

  3. What is the significance of the 'seven elements' outlined by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for an effective compliance program?

    Answer: They serve as a benchmark for evaluating whether a compliance program is adequate

    The DOJ's seven elements provide a widely recognized benchmark for assessing whether a corporate compliance program is adequate, particularly in the context of criminal investigations.

  4. When building a compliance program for a new business unit, what should a compliance manager do first?

    Answer: Conduct a gap analysis to identify applicable regulations and current compliance status

    A gap analysis identifies which regulations apply to the new business unit and where current practices fall short, providing a roadmap for building the compliance program.

  5. Which of the following is a key characteristic of a well-designed compliance reporting structure?

    Answer: The compliance function has direct access to the board or audit committee

    A well-designed compliance reporting structure ensures the compliance officer has direct access to the board or audit committee, preserving independence and authority.

  6. What is the purpose of a compliance program charter?

    Answer: To formally define the scope, authority, and responsibilities of the compliance function

    A compliance program charter formally establishes the compliance function's purpose, scope, authority, and responsibilities within the organization.