Trip Morrison
About Trip Morrison
Trip Morrison is an Internal Auditor at TowneBank, where he has worked since 2019. He has demonstrated strong performance in audits, including leading the Federal Reserve Board Pledge Loans audit and managing annual SOX testing.
Work at TowneBank
Trip Morrison has served as an Internal Auditor at TowneBank since 2019. In this role, he has exceeded expectations in formal post-audit evaluations conducted by the Audit Manager. He has acted as the lead auditor for the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) Pledge Loans audit while managing annual SOX testing. Morrison has also managed an outsourced audit engagement under the supervision of the Chief Audit Executive (CAE). His contributions include recommending procedural changes to enhance control activities and mitigate risks of non-compliance, as well as assisting the compliance team in revamping audit documentation standards.
Education and Expertise
Trip Morrison studied at Longwood University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Accounting and Finance from 2011 to 2016. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his career in auditing. Morrison's expertise includes internal auditing, compliance, and risk management, which he has applied in his current role at TowneBank and during his previous position at YHB | CPAs & Consultants.
Background
Before joining TowneBank, Trip Morrison worked at YHB | CPAs & Consultants as an Audit & Tax Associate from 2015 to 2018. During his tenure at YHB, he also completed an internship in the summer of 2015. His experience in Richmond, Virginia, contributed to his development in the fields of auditing and taxation, preparing him for his current responsibilities.
Achievements
Trip Morrison has demonstrated significant achievements in his auditing career. He has exceeded expectations in post-audit evaluations and successfully managed critical audits, such as the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) Pledge Loans audit. His recommendations for procedural changes at TowneBank have aimed to improve control activities and reduce compliance risks. Additionally, his work in revamping audit documentation standards has contributed to the overall effectiveness of the compliance team.