THE THREE LINES OF DEFENCE MODEL AND BANKS IN ALBANIA

• Authors: Ribaj Artur , Bejtja Merita
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

The three lines of defense model (3LODM) is a valuable framework that outlines internal audit’s role in assuring the effective management of risk, and the importance for delivering this of its position and function in the corporate governance structure of Albanian banks. Each line of defense has unique positioning in the organization and unique responsibilities and not combined or coordinated in a manner that compromises their effectiveness. The responsibility for internal control does not transfer from one line of defence to the next line. Independence and objectivity are essential elements to consider Setting up of an internal control system and supporting arrangements by 3LODM is relatively simple. In Albania, the real challenge is ensuring that the perceptions, contribution and expectations of bank’s executive management, audit committee and bank’s board of directors are aligned, and that risk-related information is symmetric, effectively and consistently obtained, analyzed and used by players of internal control system. Misunderstandings between players/bodies of internal control system lead in luck of optimization achievements for reaching bank objectives. Internal auditing is designed to add value and improve an organization’s operations; help an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing in a systematic, disciplined approach; evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

Keywords

EN

three lines of defense; 3LODM model; Albanian banks; risks mamagement

• Publisher: Katedra Ekonometrii i Statystyki, Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie
• Journal: Metody Ilościowe w Badaniach Ekonomicznych
• Year: 2016
• Volume: 17
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 101-113

Contributors

author

Ribaj Artur

• Faculty of Economy, University of Tirana, Albania

author

Bejtja Merita

• Faculty of Economy, University of Tirana, Albania

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