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In the Know: Merger & acquisition accounting and tax risks

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

In the latest episode of In the Know, hosts David Stone and Susan Weber are joined by BerryDunn Partner Rob Smalley and Principal Kristen Perry for the first in a series on financial institution mergers and acquisitions. The discussion highlights why institutions should involve accounting, tax, credit, and operations early to reduce surprises and better manage the deal. 

Tune in for key guidance on: 

  • Navigating purchase accounting, valuation, goodwill, and capital impacts 
  • Understanding how fair value marks can create deferred tax assets and liabilities 
  • Evaluating credit marks and allowance for credit losses considerations 
  • Planning for loan coding, system integration, and day-two reporting impacts 
  • Identifying tax due diligence risks, including nexus, payroll tax, and tax credit exposure 

Looking for more? Our team of experts is here to bring clarity to complex challenges and help banks and credit unions make better-informed financial decisions. Submit a question to Ask the Advisor and get the information you need to move forward.

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