The Federal Reserve System's training program for assistant examiners is set forth in the Examiner Commissioning Program. Assistant examiners choose from one of three specialty areas (safety and soundness, consumer affairs, or information technology). The assistant examiner is eligible to be considered for commissioning after completion of three levels of course work, including passing two proficiency examinations and demonstrating job-related proficiency to the satisfaction of their Reserve Bank management.
The program provides significant training on internal controls, information technology, risk management, risk-focused examination techniques, and integrated supervision concepts. In addition, the curriculum is designed to enhance the individual's analytical, critical-thinking, and decision making skills.
The course descriptions linked below outline course content and learning objectives for each course. Many courses contain precourse work, which must be completed by the participant before the first day of class.
To some extent, the courses and descriptions will vary from year to year. Please feel free to contact me with questions.
Bert Cieslak
Manager, Staff Development
Please use the list below to determine the appropriate registration contact:
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The courses listed below qualify for CPE credit hours, per the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) standard for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs. The number of CPE credits earned by successful completion of a course is provided in the list below.
With the exception of programs for which it is not possible, certificates are distributed at the end of the class by the host bank.
All complaints regarding CPE courses offered by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System / Division of Banking Supervision and Regulation should be addressed to the NASBA CPE Coordinator. Currently, this is:
Lynn Soltis, Senior Curriculum Analyst
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Division of Banking Supervision and Regulation
20th and C Streets, NW, Mail Stop 1802
Washington, D.C. 20551
Phone: (202) 973-5067
Fax: (202) 872-4974
The complaint will be investigated and a response returned to the complainant within fifteen business days.
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Division of Banking Supervision and Regulation 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. This sponsorship allows System Staff Development (SSD) to issue CPE credits for assessed group-live (instructor-led) System courses. 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: http://www.nasba.org.
The following list outlines the courses assessed and the number of CPE credits that will be offered for each assessed course, in the following categories: Accounting and Auditing, Consulting Services, Management, Personal Development, Specialized Knowledge and Applications, and Taxation.
Course descriptions are updated annually prior to registration for the following year's classes.