Estate Information Services, LLC (EIS) and The Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) announced today that Andrew C. Hall, Legal Compliance Officer of Estate Information Services, has successfully completed the Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) examination, thus earning the “CCEP” designation. The individual who earns CCEP certification is a professional with knowledge of relevant regulations and expertise in compliance processes sufficient to assist corporate industries to understand and address legal obligations, and promote organizational integrity through the operation of effective compliance programs.
“This professional certification provides individuals from all industries with the platform to demonstrate their knowledge and expertise in compliance and ethics,” said CCB President Debbie Troklus.
“EIS is pleased that Andy has earned this prestigious designation. EIS has continued to invest and been focused in our compliance foundation and environment. This is another step we have taken to ensure the services we provide have layers of protection for our clients, our business and our industry, ” said EIS President and CEO JC Gunnell.
The Compliance Officer and Ethics Officer are recent additions to C-level management. According to Christian and Timbers and smartmoney.com the compliance and ethics professional is one of the top 10 hottest jobs in the country. Compliance professionals come from a variety of backgrounds, which include management, accounting, legal, and government. Compliance professionals develop and oversee corporate compliance programs to help ensure that the organizations for which they work comply with state and federal regulations.
“The United States government constantly updates the laws and regulations surrounding corporate industries to eliminate fraud. Adhering to these new regulations demand professionals who understand the new regulations and how to implement programs to ensure compliance within their companies,” said Troklus.
EIS was founded in 1998 by JC Gunnell with offices in Columbus, Ohio. EIS is a leading nationwide provider of probate and specialty collection service solutions. From its call center in Columbus OH, the Company offers third-party probate collections services and brand protection to creditors across the country.
The Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE), headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, is dedicated to enhancing the role of compliance professionals, and advancing corporate governance, compliance and ethics on a global scale. Its mission is to champion compliance standards, corporate governance and ethical practice in the business community, and to provide the necessary resources for compliance and ethics professionals and others who share these principles.