Regulators are more intent than ever on identifying the areas of greatest risk within financial institutions.

Sheshunoff’s Risk-Based Auditor (RBA) Certification Training Program will guide you through the process of assessing and identifying current risk issues and establishing methods to routinely select the areas where you should apply your limited internal audit resources, all while ensuring that your audit procedures reflect the Board’s risk appetite as well as the need to evaluate the accuracy of your institution’s financial statements. Plus, you’ll earn a professional designation!

During the webinar portion of the training, our expert will give you the information and skills needed to administer this critical function, and will provide in-depth training where you will:

• Review the Risk Based Internal Audit Process
• Learn how to conduct Risk Assessments
• Prepare to conduct Risk-based Audits for the institution’s Products, Services, and Functions
• Prepare to conduct Risk-based Audits of Outsourced Functions
• Evaluate Risk Based Auditing methods for Fraud Detection
• Employ effective Internal Audit Administration practices related to the Risk-based Audit process

This unique Risk-Based Auditor training and certification program offers you the flexibility to attend the entire program in-house! Our comprehensive program includes 6 sessions as well as an accompanying manual. This valuable reference guide provides in-depth coverage of the materials.

Each session is approximately 60 minutes, followed by 30 minutes of questions and answers. Plan to listen to each session in its entirety in order to take full advantage of this unique learning experience.

Certification:

Upon successful completion, candidates who meet the requirements below will earn certification from Sheshunoff – a certification that shows your employer and regulators that you have met the standards of education, experience and skill required for this prestigious recognition by the industry leader in bank compliance. 

To qualify for Sheshunoff's Risk-Based Auditor Certification Training Program, candidates must:

• Successfully complete the course and exam. Examinations are electronic but other arrangements can be made as necessary. Registrants have up to one year to request the exam.
• Recertify every two years. 

To request your Risk-Based Auditor Certification Training Program Exam:

Send an email to certification@sheshunoff.com containing the following information within one year of the purchase date of the Certification:

• The name, title and e-mail address of the student, as it should appear on the certificate
• The name of the test being requested
• The name, title and e-mail address of the proctor
• The name and mailing address of the financial institution, as it should appear on the certificate
• The date on which you would like to take the exam. Please allow 5 business days from the time of request

Once this information has been processed, an e-mail will be sent to the exam proctor that contains exam instructions and login information. The exams are administered online and consist of multiple-choice questions. Students are allotted 75 minutes to complete the timed exam, and a timer will be clearly displayed on the screen during the exam.  A score of 70% is required to pass the exam and achieve certification. Students may attempt the exam twice within one year from date of purchase. There is no additional fee for taking the exam. Should technical difficulties occur during the test, the proctor should call client services at 1-800-456-2340.

About Gary M. Deutsch

Gary M. Deutsch has worked extensively in management positions with both regional financial institutions and community banks in audit, lending, financial, and operational areas. He served as a KPMG financial institutions consulting practice leader in the Mid-Atlantic region delivering strategic planning, profit improvement, financial management, and merger- and acquisition services. Mr. Deutsch is the founder and president of BRT Publications LLC, a professional education and training company serving the financial industry for over ten years. In this capacity he has written numerous publications for Sheshunoff and A.S. Pratt on topics such as risk management, credit management, asset and liability management, and accounting and internal auditing. He also conducts audio conferences and webinars on current issues related to these topics. Mr. Deutsch is a licensed CPA in Maryland and has a B.A. in accounting and an MBA in finance from Loyola University Maryland. He has also achieved the Certified Management Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, and Certified Bank Auditor designations. See all works by Mr. Deutsch