Aug 28, 2025 to Sep 25, 2025
Are you in need of basic training on accounting matters? Or a refresher on the common transactions that roll through your bank’s general ledger? This learning experience is designed for bankers, accountants and auditors new to banking or the accounting department and those seeking a refresher course on the basic accounting concepts targeted for the activities of a financial institution.
August 28th, 2025
2:30pm - 4:30pm EST
The first webinar will explain general accounting practices to include a discussion of double-entry accounting, the general ledger, and U.S. GAAP. Understanding the various financial statements typically prepared by banks and the impact a journal will have on GL accounts will be discussed. This part will also focus on accounting for cash and amounts due from correspondent banks. Accounting entry examples and exercises will be provided.
September 4th, 2025
2:30pm - 4:30pm EST
The second webinar will focus on accounting for Investment securities and the bank’s loan portfolio, to include accounting for premiums and discounts and unrealized gains and losses on investments, and accruals into the allowance for loan losses. The associated income and expenses that flow through the income statement as part of the accounting cycle for these assets will also be covered. Accounting entry examples and exercises will be provided.
September 11th, 2025
2:30pm - 4:30pm EST
The third webinar will cover non-interest bearing assets to include premises and equipment, other real estate owned and prepaid expenses with a discussion on the associated expenses that flow to the income statement. This part will include a discussion on official checks and the associated debits and credits that keep the bank’s official check accounts in balance. Accounting entry examples and exercises will be provided.
September 18th, 2025
2:30pm - 4:30pm EST
The fourth webinar will cover interest bearing liabilities, to include deposits, borrowings, and debt, and the associated interest expenses that flow to the income statement. The capitalization of interest payable on deposits accounts and the handling of debt issuance costs will also be discussed. This part will also look at the practice of accruing for future expenditures and other liabilities, to include a discussion on booking contingencies. Accounting entry examples and exercises will be provided.
September 25th, 2025
2:30pm - 4:30pm EST
The fifth webinar will focus on the equity section of an institution’s balance sheet, to include the basic concept of common equity instruments and the roll forward of the current year’s net income or net losses into the equity equation. Accounting entry examples and exercises will be provided. Accounting for common transactions between a bank and its holding company will also be discussed in this last part of the series.
What You'll Learn
Cynthia Dopjera
Certified Public Accountant
Cynthia Dopjera, a Certified Public Accountant, has 40 years of experience focused on accounting and regulatory reporting for financial institutions. During the first 18 years of her career, Ms. Dopjera held various positions with responsibility across all operational areas, including accounting, internal audit, Call Report preparation and review while working for community as well as regional banks. In 2000, Ms. Dopjera joined the public accounting firm of Harper & Pearson Company, P.C., where she served as practice leader for the firm's financial institutions practice covering community and regional institutions. The firm's services included financial statement audit, accounting, tax preparation and filing, internal control audit, Call Report audit, loan and asset quality review, and design and implementation of internal controls over financial reporting frameworks for institutions regulated under FDICIA and Sarbanes-Oxley. In 2018, Ms. Dopjera retired from Harper & Pearson Company, and currently provides accounting, consulting, and training services to financial institutions.
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Who Should Attend?
The learning experience is designed for those who are new to bank accounting, bank auditing or those who are looking for a refresher on the accounting practices and basic components of the balance sheet and income statement of a financial institution. Time should be allowed for post-session follow up work on accounting exercises provided as part of the learning experience. The presentation information and extensive exhibit take-aways contribute significantly to the learning experience and provide a source for future refence on the accounting topics covered.
Field of Study:Accounting
Skill level:Basic
Prerequisites:None
Advanced Preparation:None
Live Webinar - $1,299.00
Available Upgrades
**100% surcharge applied to non-members.
Katie Yates
Education Coordinator
o: 317-387-9380
d: 317-333-7162
kyates@indiana.bank