Audit Institute

Auditing

Audit Institute

May 4 - May 9, 2025 | In-Person Institute

Meet your bank’s evolving needs, the expectations of the audit committee, and the examiners! Our curriculum will expand your knowledge of auditing and banking whether you are a veteran auditor or new to the audit function. 

The curriculum is designed to provide tools and step-by-step procedures to establish and maintain an effective internal audit function within a community bank. Areas covered include auditing basics, internal auditing working papers, auditing liabilities and other activities, auditing assets, and bank information systems auditing.

Unique to this institute is a pre-recorded session, digitally delivered to attendees to begin their learning prior to attending the institute. If you decide to enroll in the certification testing after you register for the class, please contact an ICBA Education representative at 800-422-7285.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the role of internal audit and the key elements of a bank’s audit program.

  • Define internal controls and the methods of testing internal controls.

  • Outline what should be included in your internal audit charter.

  • Identify common fraud losses affecting banks and who commits fraud.

  • Determine how your audit function should be structured for appropriate governance over IT.

  • Learn how your organization can appropriately assess risks and understand the requirements when performing risk assessments.

  • Distinguish between the types of data analytics and tools used for effective review.

  • Understand the processes for auditing liabilities and assets.

  • And more!

Date
Information (Central Time unless otherwise noted)
Sunday, May 4
Registration

12:30 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

Introduction to Bank Internal Audit

1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Review

5:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Monday, May 5
Introduction to Risk Assessments

8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Lunch

12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

Planning the Audit

1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Review

5:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 6
Designing and Executing the Audit Program: Bank Information Systems

8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Lunch

12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

Designing and Executing the Audit Program: Bank Information Systems

1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Review

4:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 7
Data Analytics/Auditing Assets

8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Auditing Assets

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Lunch

12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m.

Auditing Assets

1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Review

4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 8
Auditing Liabilities

8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Lunch

12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

Auditing Other Areas

1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Review

4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Friday, May 9
Delivering Audit Results & Reporting

8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Monday, May 12
Certification Exam

10:00 a.m.-12:40 p.m.

Held via ICBA Online Portal for those enrolled in the CCBIA certification program.

The certification exam will be available following the conclusion of the institute. You will be able to access and complete the exam any time after the institute adjourns. However, you must complete the exam no later than the exam time shown above. The exam is timed, and you will be allotted the same amount of time to complete the exam no matter when you choose to take it.

Note - If you do not pass the exam, you will have the opportunity to retake the exam at a future retake date. 

Pricing

ICBA Members: $3,299

Non-Members: $4,199

Non-Bankers* : $4,799

Certification Testing Fee: $500

Printable Registration Form

*Attendance may be subject to ICBA approval.


Attendance/Cancellation Policy:

  • Registration fee is valid only for the individual registered. Each attendee must register.
  • Full payment is required prior to event attendance.
  • If registration is cancelled more than 30 days prior to the event start date, you will receive a full refund.
  • If cancellation is within 30 days prior to the event start date, 20 percent of the registration fee paid will be deducted for costs.
  • A substitute registration will be accepted.
  • No refunds will be issued once the bank has received event materials or after the event start date.
  • All rights are reserved by ICBA. No recording or distribution of the content is permitted unless expressly agreed by ICBA.

Continuing Professional Education Credit (CPE) Requirements

To receive full CPE credit for the in-person event you must meet the following requirements: 

  • Sign in daily. The sign-in sheet will be located on the registration table outside of the conference room.  
  • Attend the session in its entirety. 
  • Participate in all group activities and projects. 

* View CPE Credit Hours in the “Who Should Attend” section.

This event is not recorded. For more information, call 800-422-7285.

Bloomington, MN

Details coming soon!

Who should attend: All Audit titles and roles

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of the internal audit function in a community bank.

Advanced Preparation: Recommended-Complete complimentary pre-recorded course sent upon registration

Program Level: Intermediate

Field of Study: Auditing

Delivery Method: Group Live

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credit Hours: 42.5

Certification Offered: Certified Community Bank Internal Auditor (CCBIA)

Liz Rider
Liz Rider

Principal

CliftonLarsonAllen Des Moines

David Heneke
David Heneke

Principal

CliftonLarsonAllen, St. Cloud

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David Fanson

Cybersecurity Controls Consultant Manager

CliftonLarsonAllen Madison

Code of Conduct

Registration, attendance, or participation at this event constitutes an agreement to adhere to the ICBA code of conduct and complaint policy. ICBA aims to be welcoming, safe, and inclusive to all participants, with the most varied and diverse backgrounds possible.

As such, The Independent Community Bankers of America (“ICBA” or the “Association”) has adopted a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

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Suitcasing Policy

Suitcasing is the act of soliciting business by non-exhibiting companies during the event or in other public spaces, including another company's booth, a convention center, or a hotel lobby. It is ICBA event management’s objective to do everything legally possible to protect its exhibitors and community banker attendees from suitcasing.