Program Description
FIAS is a foundational level course is designed to develop analytical skills to assess the financial condition of institutions and to appropriately convey conclusions. This course leverages prior experience to expand into analysis of more complex bank data and assess the financial risk of an institution. The course also explores the interrelationships between the CAMELS components. The course applies critical thinking to inform and create examiner judgment and decision-making skills to reach well-supported conclusions that are communicated through written comments.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students will have been taught how to:
- Analyze a financial institution using on- and off-site techniques.
- Assign and support CAMELS component ratings with written comment.
- Determine the impact of the CAMELS components in their relationship.
- Analyze UBPRs, IRRSAs, and other financial information.
- Arrive at meaningful conclusions.
- Write persuasive conclusions and support their assigned ratings.
Target Audiences
This course is designed for pre-commissioned examiners with generally between eight to ten months of risk management community bank examination experience. There should be a minimum of five months after attending Introduction to Examinations School. This course is open to appropriate staff of the 多宝游戏下载 and partner government regulatory agencies. This course is not open to the public or staff of private banks.
Prerequisites
Prior to attending the course, participants must have completed and have a working knowledge of the following:
- Risk Management Orientation (多宝游戏下载 only)
- Introduction to Examination School (or CSBS/work experience equivalent)
- Reviewed off-site analysis materials such as UBPRs, Call Reports, IRRSAs
- Analyzed and have written draft comments for Capital and Earnings
- Completed the eight Introduction to Financial Analysis web-based trainings
Pre-course Assignment
Prior to attending the course, participants are required to complete the My Turn Bank offsite analysis (the week prior to the class is recommended), and the web-based training on Supervisory Recommendations and MRBA. Details on these assignments are provided in the Pre-course email and memo.
Delivery Method
This is a 2-week in-person, instructor-led course.
Continuing Education Credits
Continuing Education Unit (CEU): 6.6
Continuing Professional Education Unit (CPE): 78.5
More Information
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For more information concerning course content and administration, please contact Dan Hotz.