Series 24: 2.1.3.2. Internal Inspections

2.1.3.2. Internal Inspections

An associated person must conduct an annual internal inspection at every OSJ and every branch office that supervises a non-branch office to ensure compliance with securities laws. Other branch offices must be inspected every three years. Inspections must include a review of customer account records to detect irregularities or abuses. The associated person must also test and verify the member’s policies and procedures with regard to:

• Safeguarding customer funds and securities

• Maintaining books and records

• Supervision of supervisory personnel

• Transmittal of funds or securities from customers to third-party accounts or ou