Power Hour: Credit Investigation 101 - Get Your Sherlock Holmes Hat & Spyglass Ready!
When a new credit application lands on your desk, do you feel more like a detective than a decision-maker? In this fast-paced session, we’ll walk through the fundamentals of a solid credit investigation process, so you can follow the clues, fill in the gaps, and make confident decisions every time.
Join D’Ann Johnson, CCE, as she breaks down what to look for, where to find it, and how to put it all together into a clear, consistent credit review process.
What We’ll Cover:
Credit Research: the “What, When & Where” of Your Investigation
• What information you truly need (and what’s just “nice to have”)
• When to dig deeper and when to move forward
• Where to find reliable data: trade references, bank info, public records, credit reports, and more
Tax Returns
• How to read and interpret at a practical level
• What to do when no financial statements are available
• Red flags to watch for in the documents you do receive
Putting It All Together
• Building a consistent checklist or workflow for every credit applicant
• Organizing your findings so you can explain and defend your decision
• Tips for documenting your investigation for future reviews and audits
Date & Time
06/17/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM PT
End Time: 9:30 AM PT
Location
Webinar
Sponsor
NACM Commercial Services
Instructor:
D'Ann Johnson, CCE
D’Ann Johnson, CCE, Corporate Credit & Contracts Manager with A-Core Concrete Cutting
A seasoned credit professional and CCE-designated leader, D’Ann brings practical, real-world experience to every topic she teaches. She’s passionate about helping credit teams strengthen their processes, protect their companies, and feel more confident in the decisions they make every day.
Course Level
I - Intermediate
Credits
CEU:
0.100
CCE:
0.100
Audience
Admissions
Members:
$0.00
Non-Members:
$0.00
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