Detailed Agenda
Pre-Conference Day 1 Day 2
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 (Pre-Conference)
OPTIONAL
Audit Committee Primer
(*there is an additional fee for this program)
This Primer is designed for new audit committee members, as well as for those more seasoned audit committee members who might enjoy taking advantage of this unique opportunity. Participation in the Primer will provide excellent preparation and context, enhancing the learning experience for attendees at the conference.
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (reception to follow)
SESSION I:
* Background – Introduction to Audit Committee Membership
* General Overview of What Others are Doing. What Works? What Doesn’t?
- Audit Committee Meeting Structure
- Developing and Using your Audit Committee Charter to Formulate Your Plan and Guide You on Your Way.
- A Typical Annual Audit Committee Calendar
* Characteristics of a High Performing Audit Committee
* Overview of the Primary Duties and Responsibilities of the Audit Committee
Explanation of reports and information that should be reviewed – including samples
- Audit Committee’s Roles and Responsibilities:
- Risk Management
- Engaging and Monitoring Performance of the External Auditor(s)
- The Audit Committee’s Role in the Whistleblower Process
LUNCH
SESSION II:
* Review/Recap of Session I Discussions
* Overview of the Audit Committee’s Relationship with:
- Full Board of Directors
- Lead Independent Director
- Other Board Committees
- Bank Management
- Regulators and Examiners
- External Vendors and Service Providers
BREAK
SESSION III
*Panel Discussion
5:00 – 6:30 PM
Cocktail Reception
Thursday, June 11, 2009 (Day 1)
*Tentative Agenda, Subject to Change
7:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Registration and Breakfast
8:15 a.m. – Noon
Keynote: Conrad Hewitt, Former Chief Accountant, Securities and Exchange Commission
What Keeps Audit Committees Up at Night?
Industry Update
Attendee Peer Collaboration
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
A CEO’s Perspective: Expectations of the Audit Committee
Regulatory Panel
PEER BREAKOUTS:
Audit Committee Relations with the External Auditing Firm and the CEO
TOPIC BREAKOUTS
- ALCO
- Audit Committee Relations with Internal Audit
- What Audit Committees Should Know about M&A and Other Transaction Related Items
- Internal Controls
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Cocktail Reception
Friday, June 12, 2009 (Day 2)
7:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast
7:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
TOPIC BREAKOUTS
- Financial Statements: Red Flags to Look For
- Financial Reporting Update
- Legal Developments
- Committee Evaluations
General Session: The Role of Risk in Strategic Planning
PEER BREAKOUTS: Enterprise Risk Management
WORKSHOPS
- IT Risks
- Audit Committee’s Role in Special Investigations – Procedures and Specifics
- Automating Compliance
PEER DISCUSSION GROUPS
12:15 p.m.
Event Concludes
