Effective Audit Committees: Oversight Without Overreach

June 24, 2026
Live Webinar
DateJun 24, 2026Duration90 minutes
08:00 AM PDT09:00 AM MDT
10:00 AM CDT11:00 AM EDT
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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

NOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission, retransmission, or republishing of any webinar to other institutions or those not employed by your institution is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.

Presented By

David A. Reed, JDDavid A. Reed
Reed & Jolly, PLLC
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