Community Banking
A Business Advisor for Community Banks
Brown Edwards has the expertise to help your institution improve procedures, manage risks, avoid regulatory pitfalls, and improve earnings. In the world of banking and digital technology, institutions have to reimagine outdated practices, evaluate competitive models and support innovation to meet heightened expectations from consumers, businesses, and investors. As your trusted business advisor, it is our job to be by your side every step of the way. We help more than 60 community banks to pursue digital innovation, and stay competitive.
Maintain Compliance
Recognize &
Manage Risk
Establish
Controls
Advise &
Consult
Why Choose Brown Edwards
Experience Matters
We specialize in financial institutions and have more than 100 years of experience providing counsel to more than 60 institutions. Our team includes former bank management and lenders and several of our team members hold various designations, including Certified Loan Review Professional (CLRP) and Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) certifications.
Our team members serve as exhibitors, sponsors, and speakers at industry associations, such as American Banking Association (ABA) and Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA).
Services We Provide
Compliance (Regulatory and NACHA)
Internal & External Audits
Internal Control Consulting (FDICIA and SOX)
BSA and BSA Model Validation
Interest Rate Risk and Liquidity Audits
CECL Model Validation and Loan Review
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Interest Rate Risk (IRR) Management for Financial Institutions
Interest Rate Risk (IRR) Management for Financial Institutions Interest rate risk (IRR) management has become even more important given the numerous increases in rates by the Fed and the overall turmoil in the market impacting liquidity. Most institutions have tools
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Third-Party Risk Management – New Guidance and Common Pitfalls
Third-Party Risk Management – New Guidance and Common Pitfalls On June 6, 2023, the FDIC, OCC, and Federal Reserve finalized inter-agency guidance on risk management related to third-party relationships. This guidance is intended to “promote consistency in supervisory approaches” and
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Contact Our Community Banking Team
Practice Leader
Alan Landes, CPA, CBA
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Alan Landes, CPA, CBA
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Practice Members
Jason Ross, CPA
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Jason Ross, CPA
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Norman D. Yoder, CPA
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Norman D. Yoder, CPA
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