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Financial Institution Accounting & Audit Services

You Focus on Serving Your Community. We'll Deliver Financial Confidence.

From regulatory compliance to financial institution audits and advisory services, our team supports banks and financial institutions across Kansas and the surrounding region with clarity and expertise.

Specialized Accounting & Advisory for Financial Institutions

Financial institutions operate in one of the most regulated environments in the business world. From evolving compliance requirements to complex financial reporting, financial institutions require experienced advisors who understand the regulatory landscape. 


At Varney & Associates, we provide accounting, audit, and advisory services designed specifically for financial institutions across Kansas and the surrounding region.

Director's Exams and Financial Institution Audits

Our team provides comprehensive audit services for financial institutions that meet regulatory expectations and provide transparency for leadership.

  • Bank of trust Director's exams
  • Loan Review
  • Financial statement audits
  • Risk assessment procedures
  • Internal control 

Information Technology Exams

Financial Institution rely on IT systems to process transactions and protect sensitive data. IT exams ensure these systems remain secure, reliable and compliant.

  • Basic review 
  • Internal and External vulnerability assessment
  • External Penetration testing
  • Social Engineering
  • Website review

Regulatory Compliance Interest Rate Risk Reviews 

Financial institutions face common regulatory oversight that specialized industry knowledge.

  • Regulatory compliance reviews
  • Bank Secrecy Act review
  • Act reviews
  • Interest rate risk reviews

Tax Preparation & Regulatory Reporting

Financial institutions that complex tax matters and regulatory reporting that requires precise documentation.

  • Federal and state tax returns
  • Regulatory filings
  • Call report preparation assistance

Strategic Advisory for Financial Institutions

Beyond compliance, we help financial institutions strengthen financial performance and strategic planning.

  • Application assistance
  • Risk and Internal control assessments
  • General consulting and customized projects

Why Financial Institutions Choose Varney

We’re not just accountants—we’re trusted advisors who understand the unique realities of financial institutions in Kansas and the surrounding region.

Clarity - Accurate reporting that meets regulatory expectations

Trust - A team experienced in financial reporting and compliance

Expertise - Deep knowledge of banking regulations and reporting

Efficiency - Streamlined project and reporting processes

Partnership - Advisors who support long-term institutional growth

"We know Varney very well and have built  a good relationship with them. We view Varney & Associates as a longterm partner we know and trust. They’ve always been dependable and consistently do a great job for us, and it’s a partnership we’re very happy with.

- Brian Berkley, Solutions North Bank

“Dependability really describes Varney & Associates. They’re professional but also very personal. They’re easy to communicate with, patient when we ask questions, and they provide real peace of mind knowing our institution is in good hands.”

  • - Mark Twombly, Bendena State Bank
  • “Varney's team has always been very professional and responsive. Anytime we have a question, they're available to pick up the phone, return a call, and offer good advice. They really try to make things easy so we can focus on our day-to-day activities."

    -Kendal Kay, Stockgrowers State bank

    Frequently Asked Questions About Financial Institution Accounting

    Our financial institution serves over 50 financial institutions with asset sizes of $20 million to over $1 billion which enables us to provide deep regulatory expertise, approaches aligned with examiner expectations, and practical insights based on peer institutions.

    • Working with a firm that focuses exclusively on financial institutions means you're getting more than general accounting knowledge you're getting a team that understands the regulatory environment you operate in, speaks your industry's language, and draws on deep, collective experience across similar clients. That specialized insight translates directly into smarter advice and fewer surprises.
    • Community banks choose us because we've built our practice around institutions like theirs. We bring focused financial institution expertise, a current understanding of the regulatory landscape, and a service style that's personal and hands-on not transactional. We treat our clients as long-term partners, not just engagements.
    • We work with institutions of comparable size and complexity, so we're not learning on the job with your account. Our relationship-based model means you'll hear from us proactively not just at year-end. And our advice is practical: grounded in what actually works for banks your size, not just what looks good in theory.
    • You can expect direct access to experienced professionals not just staff-level contacts. We're known for being responsive, flexible, and available when it matters. Whether you have a quick question or need to work through something complex, we make it easy to reach the people who know your account.

    Ready to Strengthen Your Financial Institution?

    Our team is ready to help your organization maintain compliance and make confident financial decisions.