Collection: Banking Courses

When Are Deposited Funds Available? Discover Regulation CC Updates for Expedited Funds Availability. The Expedited Funds Availability Act regulates how financial institutions may use deposit account holds. Implemented by Regulation CC, this law standardizes the length of time banks and...

Many of the businesses you serve have likely benefitted from Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. As you know, there are many program guidelines that lenders must follow. Delving deeper to understand the regulations from an audit perspective will allow you...

Financial professionals need to understand thoroughly how federal laws govern the lending process. To provide the details you need, BankersWeb has created our Alphabet Regulations Lending Series webinars.The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) dictates lending practices that inform and...

Massive Ransomware Attack Targeted U.S. Banks: Learn How to Protect Your Institution and Monitor Vendors. In July, a notorious cyber-criminal network conducted a massive global cyberattack targeting several U.S. banks among hundreds of companies. Other devastating ransomware attacks this year...

Were You Dinged on Your CRA Rating for Community Development? Learn How to Implement This Vital Part of Your CRA Program. As you outline your institution’s spring calendar and priorities, you should include community development activities. These essential components of...

Combat the Rising Trend of Elder Financial Exploitation: Discover the Latest Guidance From FinCEN and CFPB. The rampant growth of elder financial exploitation has made a significant impact in recent years, seeing millions of seniors fall victim to scams, frauds,...

Does Your Institution Earn Enough on Long-Term Deposits? Learn How to Keep Cost of Fund Betas Low. As interest rates have increased, you need to discover the new approaches financial institution executives use to keep Cost of Fund Betas low....

Shift Your Practices to a Risk-Based Approach: Discover How to Spot and Mitigate Risks. In May, the AICPA Auditing Standards Board approved new quality management standards. CPA firms will need to shift their audit and quality assurance practices from a...

Has Your Institution Hit the CRA Size Threshold? Discover How to Meet Asset-Based Requirements. New CRA asset-size thresholds were set this year. You need to know and apply the newest criteria to determine if your financial institution is considered a...

Learn How to Avoid SVB’s Fatal Risks. A Wall Street Journal article described the rapid demise of Silicon Valley Bank: “The bank was in sound financial condition on Wednesday…A day later, it was insolvent.” On March 10, the FDIC took...

Build a Better CRA Program: Discover New Resources and Best Practices. Now is the ideal time to update your institution’s CRA program. You must meet increasing regulatory scrutiny as the Biden administration strives to ensure banks and credit unions meet...

It’s Impossible to Advance Without Knowing Excel. Every Professional Must Master Spreadsheets. Make yourself have the leading edge when it comes to applying for new job positions or moving up the corporate ladder in today’s competitive job market. Excel is...

What Does ASC 842 Mean for Your Organization? Learn What It Means for Your Borrowers. Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) do not change often, but when they do, you need to understand how the changes affect your borrowers’ ability to...

Discover the New CRA Requirements from May 5 Proposal: Learn How to Prepare Your Institution. On May 5, the regulators issued a joint proposal to update the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) implementation rules. You likely have many questions about the...

IF – Two Letters That Will Save You Hours in Excel: Master Logical Functions Quickly With a fifth of workers planning to quit in 2022, everyone must quickly adapt to staffing shortages as the Great Resignation continues to plague most...

New FDCPA rules take effect November 30. Are you ready? The new FDCPA rules will take effect on November 30. Before this looming deadline, you need to understand the spirit and intent of the 1007 pages of rules to avoid...

Are You Ready to Write Your Call Report for Your Institution? Focus Now to Streamline the Process and Improve Accuracy. Regulators and other stakeholders rely on the quarterly Report of Condition and Income (call report) filed by your institution. With...

Master the Language of Financial Institution Management: Learn How to Identify and Maximize Strengths. Financial institution management relies heavily on a specialized language of acronyms and terminology. You must master the concepts and terms to drive your organization to success...

How Do You Let People Know About Your Ransomware Attack? Protect Your Institution’s Reputation During a Breach. Ransomware strikes organizations of all types daily. Recent attacks have paralyzed Colonial Pipeline, JBS Foods, and KIA Motors. Cyberattackers are actively looking for...

Are Third-Party Senders Complying With ACH Audit Requirements? Discover Your Obligations as an ODFI. You must ensure that your Third-Party Sender(s) (TPS) perform annual ACH audits. As an ODFI, you carry all the warranties, including your third-party senders' compliance with...

Master the Top 11 Financial Ratios Used in Banking: Comprehend Bank and Credit Union Financial Statements. Financial statements of banks and credit unions look different than those of other organizations. You need to understand the structure of the numbers and...

Customers Demand ACH Sending Capabilities. Master Origination Requirements And Procedures. As ACH use increases, customers expect financial institutions to send payments quickly and adeptly while minimizing risk and ensuring accuracy. Originating ACH transfers requires that you follow detailed procedures. You must understand...

Impress Colleagues with Advanced Excel Knowledge. Powerful Features Are Easy to Use. Your financial institution uses data everywhere. Analyzing it will enable you to understand the numbers, make better decisions, share more information, and impress your managers and colleagues. Data...

Are your SARs useful? Learn how to provide better information and ensure compliance. Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) have taken on additional weight due to recent anti-money laundering regulations. They must deliver a “high degree of usefulness” to law enforcement and...