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CLA’s industry professionals look forward to presenting at a series of ICBA learning sessions in 2026. Please join us!
Data & Analytics Institute | June 9 – 11 | In Person
CLA speakers:
David Heneke, Principal
Tim Dively, Digital Growth Director
Turn data into something you can actually use. This session walks through practical ways to analyze large datasets using tools you already have, like Excel.
You’ll start with core concepts, then build into hands-on exercises — covering items like loan data, GL detail, and expenses — so you can leave with skills you can put to work right away.
Vendor Management Seminar | July 28 – 29 | Livestream
Vendor relationships come with real responsibility. This seminar looks at how community banks can build stronger oversight across third-party relationships while keeping pace with regulatory expectations.
Explore how to evaluate risk, protect data, and manage vendors with more clarity in an environment where scrutiny and accountability continue to rise.
IT Institute | August 31 – September 3 | In Person
Technology plays a central role in how your bank runs and grows. This program focuses on how to apply IT tools in ways that support efficiency, security, and day-to-day operations.
Designed for community bank IT managers and officers, it covers topics like cybersecurity, business continuity, and digital channels to help you get more from your current systems.
Annual Current Issues Certification Conference | September 21 | In Person
Stay current on the issues shaping banking today. This conference brings together timely updates across auditing, compliance, fraud, and security.
Through focused sessions and practical discussions, you’ll get a clearer view of what matters now — and what to watch next — so you can stay prepared in a fast-moving regulatory environment.
Enterprise Risk Management Institute | September 28 – 30 | In Person
CLA speakers:
Katie Neuman Lindstrom, Regulatory Compliance Director
Erica Crain, Managing Principal Value & Risk Services
Erica Carlson, Assurance Principal
Risk shows up across every part of your bank. This institute takes a broad look at how to handle it — from governance and credit to liquidity and operations.
Through case studies and discussion, you’ll build a stronger understanding of how different risks connect and what it takes to manage them across the organization.
Auditing IT General Controls Seminar | October 1 – 2 | Livestream
CLA speaker:
David Fanson, Cybersecurity Controls Consultant Manager
A strong audit approach includes a close look at IT and information security. This seminar covers how to review controls, processes, and systems that help safeguard your institution.
You’ll explore business and technical risks, the human side of controls, and governance considerations to help strengthen your audit scope and approach.
Audit Institute | October 6 – 8 & 13 – 15 | Livestream
CLA speakers:
Joanna Nutzmann, Internal Audit Director
Emma Spaeth, Associate
David Heneke, Principal
Grant Rolfes, Manager
Rachel Eastenson, Assurance Associate
Julie King, Director
David Fanson, Cybersecurity Controls Consultant Manager
Travis Whiting, Principal
Emma Rooney, Senior
Whether you’re new to auditing or have years of experience, this program builds your understanding of internal audit functions within a community bank.
You’ll cover core areas like assets, liabilities, working papers, and information systems, along with practical steps to help structure and maintain an effective audit program.
Annual Current Issues Certification Conference | October 26 | Livestream
Get up to speed on key topics across auditing, compliance, and fraud. This conference offers focused sessions on current challenges facing financial institutions, along with practical insights you can apply right away.
It’s a chance to sharpen your understanding and stay aligned with what regulators and stakeholders are watching.