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2025 Call Report: Common Exam Issues

Join us for a 90-minute webinar designed to provide valuable insights into the interconnected nature of Call Reporting and the Report of Examination (ROE). This session will explore common findings from regulatory exams and discuss effective strategies for resolving these issues. Participants will gain practical tips on how to either avoid or address exam comments efficiently and document the bank's prompt responses.

OnDemand
DATE

Recorded Friday,
November 14, 2025

INSTRUCTOR

Lauren SparksAndrea Lambert

DURATION

1 Hour 30m

FORMAT

Webinar

CREDIT TYPE

1 CPE Credits

$299.00 or 1 Token

Includes: 30 Days OnDemand Playback, Presenter Materials and Handouts

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  • Reporting
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  • Consumer Lender/Retail Banker
  • Controller/Accountant
  • Credit Analyst
  • Internal Auditor
  • Loan Closer
  • Loan Operations Manager/Specialist
  • Senior Management
  • Training Manager
  • Trainer

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In our new political and regulatory climate, management items requiring attention or formal actions are still common as reactions occur within the bank’s customer base or portfolio to prior or new economic turbulence. Leading into 2025, each of the regulatory Agencies either had already toughened their examination escalation procedures or was in the process of doing so. The examination and review of a bank often results in comments regarding the Call Report. Lately, examiner scrutiny is focused on accurate regulatory reporting as it is impacted by loan classification, allowances, liquidity reporting and other re-classifications that trickle down to the Call Report.

What You'll Learn

Examples of Exam Findings:

  • Designation and training of reporting personnel
  • Accuracy of Books and Records
  • Credit Risk Management including identification of non-accrual loans
  • Appropriate and adequate Allowance for Credit Losses
  • Requirement for independent Third-Party Review
  • Intangible Assets
  • Concentration of Credit Monitoring based on loan codes

A Summary of Call Report Best Practices including:

  • Materiality for amended Call Reports
  • Call Report Workpapers
  • Documenting amended Call Reports
  • Books and Records Program or Call Report Policies and Procedures
  • Sustainable reporting throughout the Bank
  • Training

Who Should Attend

Whether you're looking to enhance your understanding of the exam process or seeking guidance on compliance with regulatory expectations, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge needed to navigate these critical aspects of regulatory reporting. From Call Report beginner, to auditor, to seasoned reporter, any level attendee will benefit from best practice discussions.

Field of Study:Accounting

Skill level:Basic

Prerequisites:None

Advanced Preparation:None

Lauren Sparks

Instructor Bio

With a career spanning 40+ years as a community banker and banking regulatory and risk management consultant, Lauren Sparks is an accomplished advocate for community banks and women’s financial services leadership. In her early banking career, Ms. Sparks held positions that ranged from teller to Investment Officer, Loan Officer, and Cashier. Ms. Sparks moved to bank consulting firms at a local level, and then to a national level where as a Director she specialized in troubled banks and fintech. In 2009, Ms. Sparks formed 3PR, Inc., a woman-owned consulting firm specializing in community banks and financial institutions. 3PR serves more than 40 community banks at any given time and has had experience as a preferred vendor for one of the world’s largest software providers.

Ms. Sparks edited the Reference Guide for Regulatory Compliance Manual for the American Bankers’ Association for 10 years. Ms. Sparks is a founder of the Houston chapter of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Association (ACAMS) and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), and an Accredited ACH Processional (AAP).

Andrea Lambert

Instructor Bio


Andrea Lambert is currently lending her skills as a trainer and consultant as a member of the 3PR staff. Andrea has over 20 years of banking experience with a broad range of financial and operational skills. She began her banking career as a part-time teller and bookkeeper as she completed her B.S. in Finance from Illinois State University. In 2005, she started a seven-year career with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency as an associate national bank examiner, becoming familiar with rules and regulations, best practices, and success strategies as they relate to the call report process and the banking industry as a whole. In 2012, Andrea filled the cashier position at a local community bank. During the ten years she worked there, she was responsible for ensuring the accuracy of various operational components of the bank, with a focus on call report preparation.


Continuing Education Credit Information

2025 Call Report: Common Exam Issues has been approved for 1 CPE credits. Credits are redeemable for Live attendance only.

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