Banks

Together we’ll create opportunities 

Thanks to our vast experience, we understand the distinct challenges facing the banking industry — and our integrated service delivery approach positions us to meet your short- and long-term needs. 

We’re committed to addressing what matters most to you:

• Risks regarding capital, liquidity, and interest rates
• Problem-asset management
• Tax planning and compliance
• Regulatory compliance
• Safeguarding customer information
• Electronic services administration

Experience our client-focused approach

CLA provides integrated audit, tax, and consulting services, which includes helping you monitor your progress, evaluate your results, and compare your financial position to your competitors. Our team of industry professionals dedicates 100% of their time to serving banks, relying on a philosophy based on strong client relationships, responsive personnel, and timely service. And while we have the resources of a national firm, we also employ a local approach so you receive high-quality, personalized service. From the very start of our relationship, we analyze potential scenarios so you can develop a comprehensive plan for your future.

Services for banks

Industry-specialized services

• KlariVis - Data Aggregation and Dashboard Solution
• Asset liability model validation
• Back office co-sourcing solutions
• FDICIA compliance
• Loan review
• Loan portfolio analysis
• Outsourced credit analysts and loan review personnel
• PPP Loan Forgiveness Assistance
• Project management
• Risk governance
• Regulatory compliance
  • Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) compliance
  • BSA/AML software testing
  • Website compliance testing
• SAFE Act independent testing

Audit, tax, and consulting 

• Affordable Care Act reporting and compliance
• Audit and assurance, including certified audits, directors’ examinations, and internal control attestation
• CECL modeling and accounting
  • CECL allowance calculator
• Employee benefit plan audit, tax, and consulting
• Enterprise risk management
• Fixed asset study
• Forensic accounting and fraud investigation
• Forensic auditing
• Fraud risk management
• M&A advisory and investment banking
• Renewable energy and utilities
• Sustainability and ESG
• Talent solutions
• Tax planning and compliance
• Transaction support
• Valuation
• Wealth advisory

IT outsourcing services

• Cybersecurity
  • Internal network vulnerability assessments
  • Network and penetration testing
  • GDPR data impact assessment
• Managed services
  • Digital service strategy and deployment
  • Vendor IT risk management assessment
• Technology advisory and strategy
  • Contract assessment and advisory
  • Core/ancillary vendor system selection consulting
  • Electronic services administration
  • Outsourced technology advisor
  • System and Organization Controls (SOC) Reporting
  • Technology consulting and outsourcing

Mortgage advisory services

• Mortgage compliance
  • Federal and state disclosure compliance
  • HMDA-LAR compliance assessments
  • MERS annual report assistance
• Mortgage quality control