2026 Enterprise Risk Management Seminar with VACB and Elliott Davis

February 12, 2026 | 9 AM-3 PM ET (8 AM-2 PM CT)

Join the Virginia Association of Community Banks for an annual Risk Management Seminar, featuring presenters from the Elliott Davis Financial Services team. Attendees can receive up to 5 hours of CPE credit for the seminar.

This year's topics will include:

Meeting Regulatory Expectations: How to Effectively Manage, Validate, and Optimize BSA/AML/CFT Models | Drew Young & Jennifer Bledsoe

Gain a comprehensive understanding of expectations from the regulatory governing bodies regarding BSA/AML/CFT model risk management. Learn how to apply these principles to validate models effectively—ensuring conceptual soundness, ongoing monitoring, and outcomes analysis—while tailoring practices to your institution’s risk profile and operational complexity.

Credit in a Changing Climate: What Lenders Need to Watch Now | Jason Price

Learn how to recognize the top credit risks trends shaping lending today; adapt underwriting and portfolio monitoring strategies to identify early warning signs, maintain loan quality, and stay flexible in an uncertain environment; and apply practical tools and tactics to strengthen credit decision-making and credit administration – even with limited time and resources.

Yes, Fraud is Still an Important Issue That Needs Addressing | Evan Henderson

Understand the emerging fraud trends, schemes, and behavioral patterns that impact financial institutions, with a focus on understanding the evolving tactics used by fraudsters, identifying vulnerabilities in financial systems, and applying this knowledge to enhance fraud prevention strategies, risk management practices, and regulatory compliance efforts.

Cybersecurity in the Community Bank Space | Danyel Marrs & Lizzie Tinker

Develop a comprehensive understanding of the most prevalent cybersecurity risks and threats facing financial institutions, while also gaining insight into the regulatory landscape, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices for safeguarding sensitive financial data and maintaining operational resilience.

Practical Use of AI in Risk Management | Brody Ledbetter & Marissa Tartarini

Develop a base understanding of how AI can be used to enhance current audit and risk management process, and become more familiar with AI tools and leveraging them within your institution.

Legal Panel

Engage with our legal panel for a lively risk discussion.

Find more information and register here: 2026 Enterprise Risk Management with Elliott Davis - Virginia Association of Community Banks

CPE information: Up to 5 hours of CPE credits (*To earn the full 5.0 credits, participants must attend a minimum of 250 minutes and respond to a minimum of 15 polls.)

CPE credit will be issued by VACB.

For questions or concerns, please contact elliottdavis@elliottdavis.com.

Elliott Davis 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.nasbaregistry.org.