ICBA Education Seminars and Institutes

The CFO Forum tackles the top issues CFOs face today, including emerging tax and accounting strategies, CECL implementation, deposit funding sources, risk management, cybersecurity and much more.

We’ve all been in that crunch, racing against the clock to meet a looming deadline. But how do you create an ad that stands out and drives results? Here is your chance to learn proven strategies for crafting effective advertising across mass media, direct mail, and digital platforms.

Join ICBA Education and fraud expert Barry Thompson for a fast-moving seminar that will prepare you to identify and protect your bank's reputation and assets. Benefit from the interactive format and expert instruction and leave with essential knowledge and tools that you can implement immediately.  

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. 

Financial professionals working with Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) often find themselves in a tricky position—while they aren’t authorized to offer tax advice, they may still be called upon to address complex legal questions. The challenge is that there is limited IRS guidance on how to handle IRA legal issues.

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.

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.

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.

This four-day in-person conference focuses on key issues and trends related to auditing, BSA/AML, regulatory compliance, security and fraud, and offers the very latest information, tools, best practices, and training to assure that you are up-to-date and compliant. Attend one day or all four!

In today’s competitive banking environment, treasury management has become a critical driver of growth for financial institutions. This course offers a comprehensive overview of treasury management services and strategies to help banks increase core deposits and non-interest income. Participants will learn how to assess the treasury management needs of business customers and offer tailored solutions that add value.

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is a critical function for banks, aimed at identifying, assessing, and managing multiple types of risk faced by the institution. ICBA’s Enterprise Risk Management Institute offers comprehensive instruction covering the fundamentals of ERM, risk categories, risk integration, and practical strategies for developing and implementing effective ERM programs.

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

Banks conduct audits on an ongoing basis to monitor their bank’s internal controls and ensure adequacy and compliance with their bank’s policies and procedures. The audit scope should include an in-depth review of IT and information security controls and operating procedures that help protect the institution from losses.

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

Community banks seek ways to boost core deposits and non-interest income and Treasury Management is the key. Learn how your bank’s business teams can collaborate to sell business products and services to meet this goal.

This four-day livestream conference focuses on key issues and trends related to auditing, BSA/AML, regulatory compliance, security and fraud, and offers the very latest information, tools, best practices, and training to assure that you are up-to-date and compliant. Attend one day or all four!

There’s no denying that cybercrime is on the rise, and that means your institution needs to do everything it can to prepare for the worst. To that end, we’ll look at cybersecurity trends from the top down, addressing commonalities within targets, types of breaches, attack methods, and more. Discuss how the board can be instrumental in making cybersecurity an organizational focus, why organizations need to change their view of security and threats in our new and evolving cybercrime landscape, and what actions they can take to begin minimizing risk.

Frontline banking staff often face challenges in managing ACH (Automated Clearing House) transactions, from processing payments to handling disputes. This webinar is designed to equip staff with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to manage ACH transactions efficiently. Participants will learn how to process payments accurately, resolve disputes, and handle stop payments, ensuring smooth operations and a positive customer experience.

Are you confident that you’re adhering to all federal and state withholding rules? Compliance reviews performed by Ascensus reveal that many financial organizations are unclear on IRA withholding rules. The SECURE Act has raised penalties for improper withholding notifications, and the IRS has recently updated withholding notices and requirements for different types of IRA distributions.

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