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Risk Management Training Program

Financial Institution Analysis School

Program Overview
This program addresses the on- and off-site analysis of financial institutions. Through a combination of computer-based instruction, in-class lecture and completion of case studies, participants learn how to analyze the CAELS components, and assign and prepare written comments based on the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (UFIRS).

Key Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
  • Analyze a financial institution using on- and off-site techniques, and assign and support CAELS component ratings with written comment.

Instructional Format
Computer-based instruction, facilitated classroom discussion/lectures, small group activities and in-class case study.

Duration
This school is a four and one-half day workshop.

Level
Basic

Target Audience
This course is designed for pre-commissioned examiners with generally between 12 and 18 months of risk management bank examination experience.

Prerequisites
The pre-commissioned examiner should have performed the following items before attending Financial Institution Analysis School:
  • Completed Introduction to Examinations School.
  • Reviewed off-site analysis materials such as SCOR, IRRSA, UBPR, and Call Reports.
  • Analyzed and have written comments for Capital, Earnings, Liquidity, and Sensitivity to Market Risk.
  • Reviewed an examination scope memorandum and the Examination Documentation Modules related to Capital, Asset Quality, Earnings, Liquidity, and Sensitivity to Market Risk.

Pre-Course Assignment
Participants are required to successfully complete the computer-based instruction modules, and various readings and exercises related to the analysis of banks. DSC has authorized 40 hours of official time to complete the pre-course assignment.

Special Requirements
Participants will need to bring a Hewlett Packard 12-C financial calculator to use during class. In addition, a laptop computer is needed for preparing CAELS comments.

Post Course Feedback
A written appraisal of the participant's performance is submitted to each participant's field supervisor or district office approximately 30 days after the conclusion of the school.

Credits
Continuing Education Unit (CEU): 7.3
Continuing Professional Education Unit (CPE): 39.5

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Corporate University is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417. Web site: www.nasba.org.

More Information
For information regarding administrative policies such as complaints and refunds, please contact Corporate University, Attn: NASBA Representative Ava Livas, Room A-3025, 3501 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22226, (703) 562-2463.

For more information concerning course content and administration, please contact Deborah Calvert, (703) 516-5071 or Debra Malik, (703) 516-5824.

Last Updated 03/25/2009 supervision@fdic.gov

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