Banks
The financial institutions industry is experiencing growth, development and change. Trends in the economy, such as industry consolidations, produce industry shifts that create profound structural changes.
In today's evolving economy, you need an advisor who understands the business environment in which financial institutions operate and can help your institution reach its objectives. One of the key components to Witt Mares' success is the commitment and dedication to first-hand knowledge of developments and changes in the financial institutions industry.
The Banking Team provides our clients specialized experience in financial institution operations, as well as intimate knowledge of the industry, regulatory issues and the region's financial institutions environment. Our experience and ability to work well with all parties in a transaction has enabled us to play a major role in handling the most complex transactions.
Services
Witt Mares stands ready to serve the banking industry with the following services:
- Tax consulting and planning
- Tax compliance
- Strategic planning
- Corporate structure
- Business valuations, including stock valuations
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Compliance testing
- Acquisition evaluation and accounting
- Board training on regulatory or audit and control issues
- Compensation and bonus plans
- Compliance, EDP, and trust auditing
- Computer and software analysis, implementation, installation and support
- Internal loan review systems
- Lending system evaluation
- Loan portfolio review
- Loan risk rating systems
- Management studies
- Response to formal and informal regulatory orders
- SEC registration
- Financial institution startups
- Initial public offerings
- Branch acquisitions
- IRS examinations
- Employee benefit plan audits
- Performance based compensation
- Seminars for directors and management
- Employee benefits consulting
- Information systems review
- Computer systems selection and purchase
- Contingency planning
- Fraud investigation
Team Members
Useful Links
- American Bankers Association
- Bank Administration Institute
- The Money Page
- Independent Community Bankers of America
Consulting
Audit Services
- Annual financial statement audits and opinions
- Policy development and reporting
- Creating an internal audit function
- Risk assessment models and audit program development
- Internal audit / compliance outsourcing or co-sourcing
Loan Portfolio Management
- Commercial lending and policy development
- Risk rating and problem loan reviews
- Documentation reviews
- Analysis and adequacy of allowance for loan losses
Regulatory Compliance
- Bank Secrecy Act and OFAC reviews
Accounting & Controls
- Assistance with bank holding companies / subsidiaries
- FAS91, FAS107, FAS115, FAS133
- Establishing internal controls
- Consolidations and call report assistance
One of the key components to Witt Mares' success is the commitment and dedication to first-hand knowledge of developments and changes in the financial institutions industry.
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