Inhaltsangabe
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1910. Excerpt: ... STATE AND NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS OF BANKS By Herbert G. Stockwell, Certified Public Accountant, Philadelphia. Much unjust criticism has been made by bankers and bank examiners against each other, and the general public has frequently condemned both. When a trusted bank officer or clerk decamps with the bank's money the popular cry is heard to the effect that all bank men should be watched closer; and there is also heard the oft repeated demand, "Where was the bank examiner?' In the mutual effort to serve the public well and faithfully, cordial co-operation and perfect understanding between the banker and examiner should take the place of suspicion and distrust. Criticism is unjust when entertained before due consideration of all of the facts has been given. As an examiner, I ought to believe that every bank officer and clerk is absolutely honest and conscientious, and my investigations should be directed to the proving of my theory; and as a bank officer, director or clerk, I ought to feel that the examinations have been instituted and conducted for my benefit as well as for those who have placed their trust in me. It frequently happens that unnecessary friction is allowed to creep in and destroy the best results that might otherwise be derived from the visits of the examiner. Constant contact with the many phases of the banking business in many banks enables the thoughtful examiner to see some of the relations between facts and uncertainties in a clearer light than is possible for some strictly local bank officers; and the friendly discussion with the examiner of such matters as arise in the course of his business would be of greater benefit to the banker than he could realize until he has experienced it. On the other hand, the trained banker can, if he w...
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