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Bank Accounting: Boot Camp on the Basics - 5 Part Series

Are you in need of basic training on accounting matters? Or a refresher on the common transactions that roll through your institution’s general ledger? This learning experience is designed for financial professionals, accountants, and auditors new to the financial industry or the accounting department and those seeking a refresher course on the basic accounting concepts targeted for the activities of a financial institution.

Upcoming
January 23, 2025
January 30, 2025
February 5, 2025
February 12, 2025
February 18, 2025
Presented by Cynthia Dopjera
10 CPE Credits
$1,299.00 or 5 Tokens

Includes: Live Access, 30 Days OnDemand Playback, Presenter Materials and Handouts

  • Accounting/Reporting
  • Auditing
  • Branch Manager
  • Controller/Accountant
  • Internal Auditor
  • Senior Management
  • Training Manager
  • Trainer

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Included Webinars

  • Bank Accounting: Boot Camp on the Basics - Part 1
  • Bank Accounting: Boot Camp on the Basics - Part 2
  • Bank Accounting: Boot Camp on the Basics - Part 3
  • Bank Accounting: Boot Camp on the Basics - Part 4
  • Bank Accounting: Boot Camp on the Basics - Part 5

Series Details

Bank Accounting: Boot Camp on the Basics - Part 1

The first webinar will explain general accounting practices to include a discussion of double-entry accounting, the general ledger, and U.S. GAAP. Understanding the various financial statements typically prepared by financial institutions and the impact a journal will have on GL accounts will be discussed. This part will also focus on accounting for cash and amounts due from correspondent institutions. Accounting entry examples and exercises will be provided.

Bank Accounting: Boot Camp on the Basics - Part 2

The second webinar will focus on accounting for investment securities and the institution’s loan portfolio, to include accounting for premiums and discounts, unrealized gains and losses on investments, and accruals into the allowance for loan losses. The associated income and expenses that flow through the income statement as part of the accounting cycle for these assets will also be covered. Accounting entry examples and exercises will be provided.

Bank Accounting: Boot Camp on the Basics - Part 3

The third webinar will cover non-interest-bearing assets to include premises and equipment, other real estate owned and prepaid expenses with a discussion on the associated expenses that flow to the income statement. This part will include a discussion on official checks and the associated debits and credits that keep the institution’s official check accounts in balance. Accounting entry examples and exercises will be provided.

Bank Accounting: Boot Camp on the Basics - Part 4

The fourth webinar will cover interest bearing liabilities, to include deposits, borrowings, and debt, and the associated interest expenses that flow to the income statement. The capitalization of interest payable on deposits accounts and the handling of debt issuance costs will also be discussed. This part will also look at the practice of accruing for future expenditures and other liabilities, to include a discussion on booking contingencies. Accounting entry examples and exercises will be provided.

Bank Accounting: Boot Camp on the Basics - Part 5

The fifth webinar will focus on the equity section of an institution’s balance sheet, to include the basic concept of common equity instruments and the roll forward of the current year’s net income or net losses into the equity equation. Accounting entry examples and exercises will be provided. The basic concepts of consolidation accounting and accounting for transactions with an institution’s holding company will also be discussed in this last part of the series.

What You'll Learn

  • General application of accounting practices to include a discussion of double-entry accounting, the general ledger, and the flow of accounting transaction activity into a balance sheet and income statement
  • The impact of debits and credits posted to the major categories of assets, liabilities, equity, income, and expense
  • An overview of the Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) and the concept of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (U.S. GAAP) and the role of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
  • Examples and exercises to illustrate accounting transactions for major asset, liability, equity, income, and expense items will play a significant role in the learning experience
  • Discussions related to basic and important internal controls with description of why controls are important to the overall accounting and financial reporting process of the institution
  • The basic concept of consolidation accounting with sample eliminating entries will be provided
  • Take-away accounting exercises will be provided to participants after each session
  • The presentation materials and the extensive exhibit take-aways provide a future reference source to all participants on the accounting topics covered

Who Should Attend

The learning experience is designed for those who are new to accounting, auditing, or those who are looking for a refresher on the accounting practices and basic components of the balance sheet and income statement of a financial institution. Time should be allowed for post-session follow up work on accounting exercises provided as part of the learning experience. The presentation information and extensive exhibit take-aways contribute significantly to the learning experience and provide a source for future refence on the accounting topics covered.

Field of Study:Accounting

Skill level:Basic

Prerequisites:None

Advanced Preparation:None


Cynthia Dopjera

Instructor Bio

Ms. Dopjera, a Certified Public Accountant, has 40 years of experience focused on accounting and regulatory reporting for financial institutions. During the first 18 years of her career, Ms. Dopjera held various positions with responsibility across all operational areas, including accounting, internal audit, Call Report preparation and review while working for community as well as regional banks.

In 2000, Ms. Dopjera joined the public accounting firm of Harper & Pearson Company, P.C., where she served as practice leader for the firm's financial institutions practice covering community and regional institutions. The firm's services included financial statement audit, accounting, tax preparation and filing, internal control audit, Call Report audit, loan and asset quality review, and design and implementation of internal controls over financial reporting frameworks for institutions regulated under FDICIA and Sarbanes-Oxley. In 2018, Ms. Dopjera retired from Harper & Pearson Company, and currently provides accounting, consulting, and training services to financial institutions.


Continuing Education Credit Information

Bank Accounting: Boot Camp on the Basics - 5 Part Series has been approved for 10 CPE credits. Credits are redeemable for Live attendance only.

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