Credit Analyst Institute

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Credit Analyst Institute

Aug 12 - Aug 14, 2025 | Livestream Institute

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.

Through group discussion, case studies, workout plans and more, our industry experts will teach you the most important skills needed to perform your duties and advance your career as a credit analyst.

To earn the Certified Community Bank Credit Analyst (CCBCA) certification, you will be required to attend this program in its entirety, complete all assignments, and achieve a passing score on the certification exam. 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 key functions such as financial analysis, overall business risk, and customer relationship needs.

  • Be aware of legal landmines and exposures in your credit memo.

  • Identify strategic strengths and weaknesses of a credit request.

  • Enrich your understanding of covenant tracking and loan file documentation requirements.

  • Learn to stay ahead of potential compliance exposures in your credit portfolio.

  • Develop financial, analytical, and business writing skills.

Date
Information (Central Time unless otherwise noted)
Tuesday, August 12
Financial Analysis

8:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.

Introductions/Case Study Exercise

Lunch

12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Financial Statement Analysis

12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Common Sizing/ Ratios Exercise/PFS Exercise/Case Study Exercise

Wednesday, August 13
Financial Statement Analysis

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Common Sizing/ Ratios Exercise/PFS Exercise/Case Study Exercise – continued 

Cash Analysis Tools

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cash Drivers/Cash to Cash Cycle Exercise/Cash Cycle/Cash Flow Exercise 

Lunch

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Sessions

12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Legal Considerations – Documentation/Covenant Tracking & Monitoring/MIS Report Generation/Role of Credit Memo/Lender Liability 

Legal Compliance – Lender Liability/Documentation Overview/UCC Issues-File, Monitor, Preparation, etc./Compliance Overview-CX Considerations in Credit Analyst Role 

Thursday, August 14
Credit Analysis

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Marketplace Analysis/Industry Analysis/Business Analysis/Management Analysis/Case Study Exercise

Lunch

12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Sessions

12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Credit Analysis - Marketplace Analysis/Industry Analysis/Business Analysis/Management Analysis/Case Study 

Final Comments & Credit Memo Conclusion 

Monday, August 18
Certification Exam

9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Held via ICBA online portal for those enrolled in Certified Community Bank Credit Analyst (CCBCA) 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 exam, you will have the opportunity to retake the exam at a future retake date.

Pricing

ICBA Members: $1,699

Non-Members: $2,199

Non-Bankers* : $2,699

Certification Testing Fee: $500

Printable Registration Form

*Attendance may be subject to ICBA approval.


Attendance & Cancellation Policy

  • Full payment is required prior to event attendance. 
  • Registration fee is valid for only the individual registered. Each attendee must register.
  • A substitute registration will be accepted. Please notify ICBA Education if registration needs to be changed. 
  • 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. 
  • 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 ICBA livestream event you must meet the following requirements: 
  • Enter your full name when joining the event in Zoom. Your Zoom session must display your full name and match the registration. 
  • Attend the livestream session with camera on for the duration of the session. NOTE - If attending by phone audio only, no CPE will be awarded due to participant’s inability to respond to poll questions.  
  • Participate in all group activities and breakout rooms.  
  • Answer all poll questions displayed during the session. If you are unable to answer the poll questions within the poll feature, submit your answer in the chat.  

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

This event is not recorded. For more information, call 800-422-7285 or email [email protected]

Livestream Institute

Upon registration you will receive an email from ICBA confirming your registration, the dates of the event and a calendar invitation for the event. Approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the event start date, you will receive an email from an ICBA representative containing detailed information including event times and the meeting link.

Who should attend: Credit analysts, credit review professionals, lenders, branch managers, and small business lenders

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge skills of credit analysts.

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

Program Level: Intermediate

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge

Delivery Method: Group Live

CPE Credit Hours: 25.5

Certification Offered: Certified Community Bank Credit Analyst (CCBCA)

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Brad Stevens

President

Stevens Risk Management LLC

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Doc Bodine

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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.

"The Credit Analyst Institute taught me that credit analysis is understanding more than just the numbers and how important qualitative analysis is."