Fortner Bayens, PC

CPAs and Advisors serving Financial Institutions

Certified public accountant in Denver, CO (show on map)

CPA firm serving financial institutions since 1977, offering audit, loan review, regulatory compliance, IT risk management, and tax services.

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About

Fortner Bayens, PC is a professional partner for financial institution audit and advisory services. Finding professionals with financial institution experience and expertise can be challenging, and they have brought it all under one roof since 1977: audit, loan review, regulatory compliance, IT and information risk management.

Their shareholders average more than 20 years of experience in public accounting for financial institutions, banking, or a combination of both, covering audit, accounting, taxation, credit, regulatory compliance, operations and information security.

Serving financial institutions since 1977

Shareholders average 20+ years of experience in financial institution public accounting

Full-service under one roof: audit, loan review, regulatory compliance, IT risk management

Members of AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center

Proprietary engagement programs integrating ISO, COBIT, NIST, FFIEC standards

Services

Financial Statement Audits and Directors Examinations

Financial statement audits (individual institution, parent company, consolidated), integrated financial statement and internal control over financial reporting audits, and Directors Examinations.

Financial statement audits Internal controls Directors Examinations Reviews and compilations

Employee Benefit Plan Audits

ERISA compliant financial statement audits for employee benefit plans including 401(k) plans, ESOPs, defined benefit plans, health and welfare plans.

401(k) plan audits ESOP audits Defined benefit plans Form 5550 review AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center member

Internal Audits and FDICIA Readiness

Comprehensive review and testing of internal controls, including risk assessments, FDICIA readiness documentation and testing.

Risk assessments FDICIA readiness Internal controls testing

Loan Review Services

In depth review of loan files, underwriting and administration practices. Allowance for credit loss model validations. Stress testing and due diligence.

Loan portfolio reviews Underwriting review Allowance for credit loss model validations Stress testing Due diligence

Regulatory Compliance Services

Audit, examination and advisory services covering regulation compliance, CFT/AML (BSA), ACH and more. Specialty reviews including Fair Lending, HMDA, CRA, cannabis activities.

CFT/AML (BSA) ACH audits Fair Lending HMDA CRA Training and consulting

IT and Information Risk Management

Assess and audit IT and information security practices including GLBA examinations, external and internal penetration testing, cybersecurity assessments, PCI security assessments.

IT and GLBA examinations Penetration testing Cybersecurity assessments PCI security FedLine Security assessments

Credentials & Certifications

AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center Member

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of institutions does Fortner Bayens serve? +

Fortner Bayens serves financial institutions of all sizes, regulated by the Federal Reserve, FDIC, OCC, NCUA and multiple state banking agencies. Institutions range in asset size from tens of millions to multiple billions.

How long has Fortner Bayens been serving financial institutions? +

Fortner Bayens has been serving financial institutions since 1977, bringing expertise under one roof for nearly 50 years.

What is the experience level of Fortner Bayens shareholders? +

Fortner Bayens shareholders average more than 20 years of experience in public accounting for financial institutions, banking, or a combination of both, covering audit, accounting, taxation, credit, regulatory compliance, operations and information technology.

Does Fortner Bayens offer IT security services? +

Yes, they offer comprehensive IT and information risk management services including IT and GLBA examinations, external and internal penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, social engineering testing, cybersecurity assessments, PCI security assessments, FedLine Security and Resiliency assessments, SWIFT assessments, and specialty reviews.

What employee benefit plans does Fortner Bayens audit? +

Fortner Bayens performs ERISA compliant financial statement audits for 401(k) plans, employee stock ownership plans (ESOP), defined benefit plans, and health and welfare plans. They are members of the AICPA's Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center.