| Date: | Information Livestream events are Central Time / In-person events are location's local time. |
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| Tuesday, Aug 18 |
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Module 1: The Who, What & Why of CRA
Gain a practical introduction to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), including its purpose, potential ratings, and the consequences of noncompliance. This session also helps bankers understand how CRA requirements vary by asset size, who plays a role in compliance, and the foundational concepts behind CRA lending and community development activities. |
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12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Lunch
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12:30 PM – 02:15 PM
Module 2: CRA Assessment Areas
Learn how CRA assessment areas are defined and what regulators expect when evaluating them. This session highlights key considerations, common pitfalls, and practical guidance to help bankers establish compliant, well-supported assessment areas with confidence. |
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| Wednesday, Aug 19 |
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Module 3: Facilitating and Capturing Community Development Loans, Investments and Services
Learn how to identify and maximize CRA community development opportunities by gaining a practical understanding of the four qualifying purposes. This session will also equip bankers with guidance on asset-size considerations, what counts, and effective documentation strategies to help strengthen their CRA program and enhance exam readiness. |
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12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Lunch
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12:30 PM – 02:15 PM
Module 4: What Are Your Peers Doing?
Learn how to identify meaningful CRA peer banks and leverage comparable data to better understand your institution’s performance within its market and examiner expectations. This session highlights practical tools and key government resources to help you confidently analyze peer data and strengthen your CRA strategy. |
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| Thursday, Aug 20 |
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Module 5: Self-Assessments and Performance Context
This module walks bankers through the core components of an effective CRA self-assessment and performance context policy—what’s required, why it matters, and how to build meaningful, examiner-aligned content. Learn how a strong self-assessment can prepare your bank for its next exam, uncover performance gaps, and drive practical solutions to strengthen your CRA strategy with confidence. |
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12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Lunch
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12:30 PM – 02:15 PM
Module 6: How to Prepare for Your CRA Exam
Get exam-ready with confidence—this module walks bankers through how to prepare for a successful CRA exam, including what regulators will expect from day one. You’ll gain practical insights and proven tips to help your institution navigate the on-site review smoothly and position your performance for a strong outcome. |
| Audience | Price |
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ICBA Member |
$ 895.00 |
Non-Member |
$ 1,095.00 |
*Attendance may be subject to ICBA approval.
For attendance and cancellation policies see Disclaimers
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Who should attend: |
Ag Lending, Commercial Lending, Operations - Loan, Risk Management, Chief Risk: i.e. Compliance, Risk, Audit Officer |
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Prerequisites: |
Basic knowledge of bank compliance |
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Advanced Preparation: |
None |
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Program Level: |
Intermediate |
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Field of Study: |
Specialized Knowledge |
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Delivery Method: |
Group Live |
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Continuing Professional |
13.50 hrs |

Carmen RamirezOpens in a new tab
Director, CRA Support Services
ICBA CRA Solutions

Kevin Kane
President
Financial Regulatory Consulting
Inc.
Attendance and 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 education@icba.org.
Continuing Professional Education Credit (CPE) Requirements
To receive full CPE credit for ICBA livestream events you must meet the following requirements:
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Enter your full name when joining the event in Zoom. Your Zoom session must display your full name and match the registration.
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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.
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Participate in all group activities and breakout rooms.
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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.
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In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, CPE credits have been granted based on a 50-minute hour.
For more information, call 800-422-7285 or email education@icba.org.
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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Recording Disclaimer
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