Effective Audit Committees: Oversight Without Overreach

Audit & Accounting Senior Management & Directors

On-Demand Webinar

StreamedJun 24, 2026Duration90 minutes

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Strong Audit Committees drive accountability, elevate governance, and ensure institutional integrity without crossing the line into management oversight.

In today’s intense regulatory climate, the Audit Committee serves as the cornerstone of safe and sound banking operations. This authoritative session led by financial services attorney David A. Reed will deliver a clear, practical roadmap for strengthening oversight, anticipating emerging risks, and meeting examiner expectations with confidence. Walk away with proven tools and actionable strategies for balancing authority with accountability and improving board-level engagement.

KEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS

Audit Committee responsibilities in today’s regulatory environment
Insight into examiner expectations and how Audit Committees are evaluated during exams
Practical guidance on overseeing internal audit, external audit, and financial reporting processes
Tools to identify control breakdowns, audit gaps, and repeat findings
Strategies for effective challenge, escalation, and documentation
Framework for building a proactive, risk-focused Audit Committee

BONUS MATERIALS

Audit Committee Oversight Framework aligned with regulatory expectations
Internal Audit and External Audit Coordination Guide
Audit and Examination Findings Tracking Tool
Financial Reporting and Internal Control Review Checklist

WEBINAR DETAILS

In today’s heightened regulatory and risk environment, the Audit Committee sits at the center of bank governance, financial integrity, and examiner scrutiny. Regulator expectations continue to evolve, placing increased pressure on Audit Committees to provide meaningful oversight, challenge assumptions, and ensure accountability across the institution. Join veteran financial services attorney and governance advisor David A. Reed for a practical, real-world roadmap for strengthening oversight, identifying emerging risks, and meeting examiner expectations with confidence. This session will combine regulatory insight, examiner perspective, and actionable tools to help your Audit Committee move from passive review to active, strategic oversight.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Audit committee members
Bank directors and board leadership
Chief executive officers and Chief financial officers
Internal auditors
Compliance officers
Risk management

TAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT

Employee training log
Interactive quiz
PDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions
Attendance certificate provided to self-report CE credits

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