2026 Introduction to ACH Requirements
 
Program Agenda
January 28, 2026
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST
 
This webinar is designed for employees of financial institutions who are looking for an introduction to ACH requirements. This webinar will discuss general ACH program expectations, common issues seen during ACH audits, and tips from an auditor to mitigate your ACH risk and in compliance with NACHA Rules.
 
Topics to be Covered:
  • What are "the Rules"?
  • Terminology
  • Policy and Procedures
  • Risk Assessment Expectations
  • Receiving ACH Files, including:
    • Posting Deadlines
    • Proper and Timely Returns
    • Unauthorized vs. Stop Payment Forms
    • NACHA vs. Regulation E
    • Notice of Changes
    • Prenotifications
  • Origination of ACH Files, including:
    • Originator Risk Assessments
    • Origination Agreement Requirements and Recommendations
    • Importance of Security Procedures
    • Returns and Notice of Change
    • Originator Training
    • Third-Party Sender/Third-Party Service Provider
 
Program Presenter
Gabe Walker, JD - AVP - Auditor, Kansas Bankers Association

Gabe began working at the KBA Legal Department as an intern in 2022. He accepted a full-time Staff Attorney and Auditor position with the KBA after graduation from Washburn University School of Law in August 2024. In November 2025, Gabe became an Accredited ACH Professional and began conducting ACH audits as well as answering ACH questions for Kansas banks. He obtained his Bachelor of Science from Central Methodist University in 2021.

**Program fees are based on bank asset size. There is no limit on the number of people that can attend the virtual session from your financial institution. Please login and register one person from your bank and pay based on your bank’s asset size. Then email all other attendees (include attendee’s first and last name, bank location and e-mail) to education@ksbankers.com so that additional attendees can be registered free of charge to receive their own link and login information for the session.

*We understand circumstances arise requiring cancellation - if you cancel up to 5 business days before the program, your registration fee will be refunded.
*Any transmission, retransmission or republishing of the audio or video portion of the seminar is strictly prohibited.
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