FAQs

Who should have attended the Bank Audit & Risk Committees Conference?

Audit Committee Chairs, Audit Committee Members, Risk Committee Chairs, Risk Committee Members, Board Members, Chief Executive Officers, Chairmen of the Board, Presidents, Chief Financial Officers, Chief Operating Officers, Internal Auditors, Chief Risk Officers, Corporate Secretaries and other Senior Management who work closely with the board.

Why should I have attended the Bank Audit & Risk Committees Conference?

This was a must-attend event for every audit committee member, audit committee chair, CEO, CFO, president, corporate secretary, internal auditor, chief risk manager or other senior manager who works closely with the audit committee.  It brought together leading experts in accounting, legal, consulting, and regulatory areas, as well as experienced bank officers and directors, to cover pertinent issues such as enterprise risk management, fraud, relations with internal and external auditors, audit committee oversight and regulatory changes for banks.

How much did this conference cost and what did this fee cover?

The standard registration rate was $1,495; however, please contact our conferences department at 877-397-7595 for special group rates.  This fee included all conference activities, materials, meals and beverages at the event site.  This price did not include travel or hotel accommodations.

Where could I have registered for the Bank Audit & Risk Committees Conference?

You could have registered online or by calling our conferences department at 877-397-7595.

How could I have paid?

Payments were accepted by check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express.  If paying by check, please make payable to DirectorCorps, Inc., and include the attendees’ name(s) and/or a copy of the registration form, and mail to:

Conferences
DirectorCorps, Inc.
201 Summit View Drive
Suite 250
Brentwood, TN 37027

What if I needed to cancel my reservation at the conference?

Due to commitments and expenses, all cancellations after April 22, 2014 were subject to a $150 processing fee.  We regret that no refunds were given after May 20, 2014; however, substitute participants were welcome.  DirectorCorps, Inc. assumed no liability for any nonrefundable travel, hotel or related expenses incurred by registrants.  For more information regarding refunds, concerns and/or program cancellation policies, please contact our events department at (877) 397-7595.

Where could I find more hotel information?

There was a discounted hotel room rate available for conference attendees at The Palmer House until May 12, 2014.  

Could I have brought a guest?

Yes, we did have a guest program.  The guest fee was $50 and included the Tuesday Cocktail Reception.  Your guest could not attend sessions.  If a guest wanted to attend sessions, they must have registered as an attendee.

What was the recommended attire for this conference?

Business casual is recommended for all Bank Director events unless otherwise noted.

Was CLE or CPE credit available for this conference?

CLE:  State CLE Accreditation for each conference is based on individual attendee requests. Credit hours may vary by state.  Credit hours are not guaranteed.  All CLE requests must be received prior to the event.  Please contact Bank Director at 877-397-7595 or [email protected].

Many states have minimum deadlines for applications or credits may be denied, so requests should be submitted to us in a timely manner.  Requests received at or following the event for states not previously submitted for credit may not be processed.  You may, however, be eligible for credit hours by applying to your state on an individual basis where applicable, in which case Bank Director will provide you with any necessary supporting documentation.

Please contact your state bar for more information.  You may locate their office or website here.

CPE:  DirectorCorps, Inc., the parent company of Bank Director, 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 submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website:  www.learningmarket.org

All of Bank Director’s education programs are classified as “Basic” program level with no pre-requisites or advance preparation required for participation in these events.  All events fall under “Group Live” delivery method.  At the event, attendees will be required to keep a time sheet and attendance at sessions will be monitored in order for attendees’ to receive the appropriate number of credits and a certificate of completion following the event.

Please contact Bank Director at [email protected] or 877-397-7595 for more information regarding this program and on the number of credits awarded for this event.