Audit Institute

Auditing

Audit Institute

Sep 9 - Sep 11, 2025 and Sep 16 - Sep 18, 2025 | Livestream 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)
WEEK I – September 9-11

Tuesday, September 9
Introduction to Bank Internal Audit

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Lunch

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

Introduction to Bank Internal Audit

12:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Introduction to Risk Assessments

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

Review

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

Wednesday, September 10
Introduction to Risk Assessments

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Lunch

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

Planning the Audit

12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Review

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

Thursday, September 11
Designing and Executing the Audit Program: Bank Information Systems

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Lunch

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

Designing and Executing the Audit Program: Bank Information Systems

12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Review

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

WEEK II – September 16-18

Tuesday, September 16
Data Analytics/Auditing Assets

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Lunch

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

Auditing Assets

12:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Review

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

Wednesday, September 17
Auditing Liabilities

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Lunch

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

Auditing Liabilities/Other Areas

12:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Review

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

Thursday, September 18
Delivering Audit Results & Reporting

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Monday, September 22
Certification Exam

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

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

  • 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.
  • If the program is canceled by ICBA, ICBA’s liability is limited to the registration fee.
  • All rights are reserved by ICBA. No recording or distribution of the content is permitted unless expressly agreed by ICBA.

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

Livestream Seminar

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: 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)


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.  
  • If the program is canceled by ICBA, ICBA’s liability is limited to the registration fee.
  • 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.

NASBA Statement

ICBA Education is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: nasbaregistry.org.

In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, CPE credits have been granted based on a 50-minute hour.

David Heneke
David Heneke

Principal

CliftonLarsonAllen, St. Cloud

group avatar horizontal
Erica Carlson

Assurance Principal

CliftonLarsonAllen

group avatar horizontal
Joanna Nutzmann

Internal Audit Director

CliftonLarsonAllen, Minneapolis

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.

Read Full Policy


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.


Recording Disclaimer

Live courses are for educational purposes only and intended only for participants of the class/event. All rights are reserved by ICBA. No recording or distribution of the content is permitted unless expressly agreed to by ICBA.


Consent to User of Photos & Video Content

Registration, attendance, or participation in an ICBA event constitutes an agreement by the participant to ICBA’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the participant’s image and/or voice in photographs, videos, digital media, electronic reproductions, and audio files/recordings of and at such events and activities.