Carrie Connell, CPA
Partner
Carrie Connell began her career in audit in 2003 and today works in our risk advisory group with clients primarily in the financial services industry. She is experienced in both public and nonpublic financial statement audits, employee benefit plan audits, regulatory compliance audits and fraud and forensic accounting. On numerous occasions, Carrie has assisted de novo institutions in transitioning from an organizational stage to fully operational companies. She specializes in administering and performing Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance for accelerated filers and smaller reporting companies, FDICIA compliance and operational and financial internal audits.
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant
Professional memberships and activities
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) – Member
- Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA) – Member
- Georgia Bankers Association (GBA) – Member
- Alabama Bankers Association (ABA) – Member
- Georgia Credit Union Affiliates (GCUA) – Member
Areas of Focus
- Financial services
- Audit and accounting
- SEC reporting
- Risk assessments
- Internal audits
- Internal controls and corporate governance
- Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404
- FDICIA
- Forensic audits
Education
Georgia Southern University- Bachelor of business administration degree in accounting
- Master of accounting degree
Recent Insights
Articles
What banks should do as they approach $10 billion in assets
Apr 17, 2022
Don’t procrastinate on prepping for FDICIA requirements
Nov 24, 2020
Webinars
Risk Roundtable recording for July 2024
Jul 18, 2024
Are you equipped to handle FDICIA compliance requirements?
Sep 30, 2020