Truth Matters: Annual Percentage Yield (2-Part Series)

On Demand Course

Instructor: Rebekah Leonard

Duration: 4 HR

What You'll Learn

This 2-part series will take attendees through practical, step-by-step case studies—including tiered and variable rate scenarios. You’ll learn to skillfully navigate the FFIEC APY calculator and identify common errors before they become regulatory issues, how to identify errors, understand when restitution is required, and confidently use the FFIEC calculator and Joint Agency Policy Statement to calculate the correct reimbursement, and discover how to correct mistakes in a consumer-focused way that reduces compliance risk. With over 25 years of hands-on experience, Rebekah Leonard brings real-world insight from examinations, implementations, and even hand-calculated APYs—giving you the practical skills and perspective every compliance professional needs.

Topics covered in part 1:

Overview of the Truth in Savings Act & Regulation DD
Defining the Annual Percentage Yield (APY)
How to Calculate APY
Using the FFIEC APY Calculator
Identifying and Correcting APY Errors
Best Practices for Compliance Professionals

Topics covered in part 2:

Introduction to the Truth in Lending Act (TILA)
Understanding APR Accuracy Requirements
Restitution Requirements Under the Joint Agency Policy Statement
Using the FFIEC APR Calculator
Case Studies & Real-World Scenarios
Practical Compliance Insights

Accreditations

CPE/NASBA - QAS Self Study

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Please note: You must attend at least 50 minutes to obtain credit. Final CPE approval belongs with each state's regulatory board. Credit is based on a 50-minute credit hour.

For more detailed information about the course, including the outline, content, and objectives, please refer to the 'Description' tab on this webpage.

Field Of Study: Finance
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of the banking industry, business, or law
Level of Knowledge: Intermediate
Advanced Preparation: None
Delivery Method: QAS Self Study

Requesting CE:
Upon completion of this course, please email creditrequest@nogginguru.com to obtain a CE certificate.

About the Author:

Rebekah Leonard

Rebekah is the owner of Elucidate LLC, a compliance training and consulting company. Elucidate means to "make clear, explain, throw light upon", and describes Rebekah's desire to illuminate the complexities of compliance with passion and fun. She's created and produced a TRID music video parody and several Compliance Breakout escape rooms, which she frequently provides at state banking compliance conferences. She is an accomplished speaker and regularly provides webinars through BOL and Compliance Resource. Rebekah is currently serving as the VP Director of Compliance for a $6 Billion community bank in Montana. She began her career in 1995 at a private lending company, but soon settled into banking, where she's covered nearly all of it - customer service and teller work, loan processing and review, and security and business continuity. She now oversees CRA, BSA and all aspects of compliance as a senior leader. She has successfully navigated numerous FDIC Compliance, CRA, and BSA Exams. Rebekah has a bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership from Chapman University (Magna cum Laude), attended the American Bankers Association National Compliance School in 2003, and has held her Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager designation since 2006.

On-Demand Course