• Fresh compliance tools + quick access to industry experts and engaged peers.

      Research Assistant makes the hard stuff in compliance easy. 

       

      Signing up is easy, too.

    • What is Research Assistant?

      You only have so much time. You don't need more resources, just better tools and useful connections.

       

      Research Assistant is a practical, on-demand information resource and peer-to-peer network for compliance and operations professionals in collections.

       

      We help those professionals find quick, clear and actionable answers to complicated compliance questions and we help those same professionals share insight with one another.

       

      What do we mean by clear and actionable? See a recent Research Assistant resource and decide for yourself.

    • Why Research Assistant?

      The BEST compliance community in collections

      Join the most engaged community of compliance professionals in the industry. You won't find a more open, candid exchange of compliance information anywhere. Plus, you can put your specific questions to the compliance experts who participate in Research Assistant projects, working groups, and forums.

      Fresh, practical compliance resources and insight

      Access our growing library of compliance analysis, policies, procedures, templates, checklists, manuals, benchmarking data, and other critical documents you need to find gaps in your compliance program and to see how your program compares to others. Plus, find out how other companies handle hiring, training, and more.

       

      Want to see for yourself? Get a recent Research Assistant resource.

      Prompt answers when you need them

      Stop spending so much time trying to find specific answers from general, outdated resources. Bring your toughest research questions directly to Research Assistant. Plus, see all the questions and all the answers/insight from other member requests.

    • Ready to Join?

    • What subscribers say

      "When I was promoted to Compliance Manager two years ago, the gap between where I was and where I needed to be was greater than I expected. Research Assistant gave me access to people with experience and a wealth of knowledge. It was a great help then and it is still an amazing resource for me now.

      – Rich Stoltenborg, Compliance Manager, Hunter Warfield

       "I rely on Research Assistant. It keeps me informed everyday by providing key information in a concise way that allows me to stay current on collections industry issues without having to visit dozens of sites."

      – Dick Williams, Dir. of Compliance and Development, Advanced Recovery Systems

    • Our plans

      Research Assistant Basic

      $50

      per month

      • Get timely, practical answers to your specific compliance questions (this includes research on best practices, nuances involving laws, regulations or consent orders, checking your specific compliance understanding against the industry's, or benchmarking data)
      • Access to answers requested by other members
      • Access to the Research Assistant growing library of sample policies, procedures, checklists, sample forms, sample disclosures, and training documents

       

       

      RECOMMENDED

      Research Assistant PRIME

      $75

      per month

      • Get timely, practical answers to your specific compliance questions (this includes research on best practices, nuances involving laws, regulations or consent orders, checking your specific compliance understanding against the industry's, or benchmarking data)
      • Access to answers requested by other members
      • Access to the Research Assistant growing library of sample policies, procedures, checklists, sample forms, sample disclosures, and training documents

      PLUS:

      • Access to peer calls
      • Access to working groups calls and the materials work groups produce
      • Access to peer call and working group recordings

    • Shop Talk

      FAQ

      Do I have to be a compliance expert to join?

      Not at all. Research Assistant is for anyone involved with compliance at any level. Many professionals new to compliance have used Research Assistant to get up to speed quickly.

      What kinds of questions can I ask?

      You can ask about anything regarding industry best practices, nuances in laws, regulations or consent orders, checking your compliance understanding against the industry's, or benchmarking your program against other programs. Research Assistant is not a source for legal advice, however. Also, we cannot recommend specific vendors.

      How much does iA Research Assistant cost and is there a commitment?

      Just $50 / month for a basic subscription. $75 / month for Research Assistant Prime. There is no commitment. iA Research Assistant is a recurring subscription that can be month-to-month or yearly, depending on your preference. Cancel anytime.

      Do I have to pay by month?

      No. If you would prefer a yearly subscription, you can have one.

      What kind of commitment is Research Assistant?

      There is no obligation to be any more involved than you would like to be.

    • Ready to Join?

    • Want to see what you can get with iA Research Assistant?

      Fill out the form and choose a tool below. We'll email it to you.

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