ICBA Education Seminars and Institutes

In an ever-changing regulatory and accounting environment, it is important that call report preparers and reviewers remain up to date. Attend this seminar for a detailed discussion of each call report schedule as well as the real-life challenges of completing an accurate call report. 

The regulatory reporting burden faced by community banks today is stronger than ever. As the complexity of the call report and Federal Reserve reports continue to increase, even experienced bankers often have questions about the nuances of these filings. 

Master the necessary financial analysis skills needed by today's credit analysts and the additional expertise vital to a community bank's overall lending success.

Make informed credit decisions by developing your ability to evaluate a consumer loan request. This program covers the application process, financial statement analysis, credit analysis, loan structure, compliance, documentation procedures, and closing.

In today’s competitive business landscape, organizations often struggle to maintain strong relationships with their customers, highlighting the need for effective contact programs. This presentation will provide proven tools for designing and managing successful contact programs, including easy-to-use forms, worksheets, and support materials. These resources will help you craft an introduction plan, manage contact activities, report results, and design effective reward systems.

ICBA's Commercial Lending Institute teaches you a comprehensive understanding of the complex and multifaceted commercial lending process. From navigating intricate credit evaluations to addressing regulatory and legal considerations, commercial lending requires a keen eye for detail and strategic thinking.

The ICBA Compliance Institute is built to meet the needs of seasoned professionals seeking the latest regulatory education and industry best practices as well as newer compliance officers seeking to gain a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts of each regulation.

Further details will be available 30 days prior to the webinar date.

Offered quarterly in half-day sessions, each of the Bank Directors Forums will cover a unique topic, such as cybersecurity, enterprise risk management, corporate governance and more. No two sessions will be the same. See Agenda below for this session's topic.

In today's fast-paced business world, quickly analyzing large data sets is essential, especially in banking. With vast amounts of data at our fingertips, we can generate insights to guide decision-making. Best of all, effective data analytics can often be achieved using tools you likely already have, like Microsoft Excel.

Further details will be available 30 days prior to the webinar date.

Many organizations struggle to transition from a static Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to an effective, ongoing Business Continuity Management (BCM) system. In this introductory course, you will learn how to make that shift and integrate your BCM with your ERM program. The discussion will guide you through the key elements of the FFIEC’s Business Continuity Management Booklet, part of the FFIEC’s IT Examination Handbook. You will gain a deeper understanding of BCP and BCM, including the critical roles of disaster recovery plans, crisis management, and incident response in your overall strategy.

Navigating and interpreting tax returns can be a complex and daunting task for bank personnel. It is critical you possess the knowledge and tools needed to confidently analyze both personal and business tax returns for lending purposes.

Today's modern workplace is transforming the role of the community bank human resources (HR) professional. People management and responsible administration are key for all HR professionals.

Check processing is subject to a variety of laws and regulations that are crucial for ensuring accuracy and compliance. This session provides an overview of the key legal frameworks governing check processing, helping your bank navigate complex requirements.

The Quarterly Regulatory Compliance Webinars deliver the most up-to-date guidance on regulatory compliance, upcoming deadlines, available resources, and more. Offered quarterly, these 60-minute webinars deliver comprehensive information with actionable takeaways.