De Novo Banks,
In Organization Fort Lauderdale


Audit Services that Help to Identify Potential Business Risk in Advance
Established in 1974, Hacker, Johnson & Smith, P.A. is a premier provider of independent audit and tax services to banks in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Their clients range from newly formed de novo banks to institutions with over $4 billion in total assets, including both privately and publicly traded entities.
The firm prioritizes a personalized approach, taking the time to understand each client’s operations to deliver efficient and cost-effective services.

Services to De Novo Banks,
In Organization Fort Lauderdale
- Assistance with Projections: Collaborate with management to develop projections for federal and state applications.
- Tax Structure Consultation: Advise on tax structures, including C or S Corporation elections.
- Tax Compliance and Planning: Provide comprehensive tax compliance and planning services.
- Accounting Support: Offer assistance with various accounting issues.

Fort Lauderdale Bank Consulting
and Tax Services
The firm has provided consulting and tax services to over fifty banks in Fort Lauderdale, FL, including national and state-chartered institutions, as well as to organizing groups seeking to charter banks in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Currently, they work with several de novo bank organizing groups, offering services such as:
Key Bank Services in Fort Lauderdale
- Independent Audits
- Attestation Reports: Assessing the effectiveness of internal control structures over financial reporting.
- De Novo Services
- Employee Benefit Plan Audits
- HUD Compliance
- Accounting and Compliance Assistance
- Tax Return Preparation
- Quarterly Estimated Tax Calculations
- Representation before IRS and State Taxing Authorities
- Tax Structure Consultation, including S Corporation elections
- Deferred Tax Asset/Liability Review
- Assistance with Tax Disclosures for financial statements