Chris Purvis

Risk Advisory & Financial Institutions Leader

Assurance Services
Partner, Cherry Bekaert LLP
Partner, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

Focus Areas

Audit & Attestation Services
BSA/AML Regulations
De Novo Bank Formation
FDICIA Compliance
Internal Audit
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Advisory & Management
Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance
SEC Reporting

Industries

CPA License

KY - 10169

Education

B.S. in Accounting, University of Kentucky
B.B.A. in Finance, University of Kentucky
General School of Banking, Kentucky Bankers' Association
Regulatory Compliance School, North Carolina Bankers' Association

Professional Involvement

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Accounting Advisory Board Member, University of Kentucky
Board Member/Treasurer, North Oldham Middle School Booster Club

CPA License

KY - 10169

Education

B.S. in Accounting, University of Kentucky
B.B.A. in Finance, University of Kentucky
General School of Banking, Kentucky Bankers' Association
Regulatory Compliance School, North Carolina Bankers' Association

Professional Involvement

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Accounting Advisory Board Member, University of Kentucky
Board Member/Treasurer, North Oldham Middle School Booster Club

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