For many financial institutions, CECL implementation was a heavy lift - one that checked a regulatory compliance box and moved on. But the most effective institutions see CECL as more than an accounting requirement. They see it as a strategic tool. And the best way to ensure that tool is working as intended? A thorough, independent CECL model validation. In this post, we’ll explore how a robust CECL validation adds value far beyond compliance, enhancing reserve precision, rep