Nick G. Ansley, CPA
Partner
Nick Ansley is a partner who brings more than 15 years of invaluable experience to financial institution clients. He has particular expertise with external audit and accounting and control issues that specifically impact financial institutions. Nick also has extensive commercial loan review experience. He has worked with large banks to develop internal control narratives and testing programs to assist them with FDICIA compliance requirements. Bringing additional value to his clients, Nick also assists with various agreed-upon procedure engagements and internal control reviews.
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant
Professional Memberships and Activities
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) - Member
- Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA) - Member
- Financial Managers Society (FMS), Wisconsin Chapter - Board member
- Articles published in Wisconsin Bankers Association’s monthly newsletter
- Regular presenter of audit and accounting training to outside organizations
Services
Audit and AccountingAreas of Focus
- Financial statement audits for financial institutions
- Loan file reviews
- Development of internal control narratives and testing programs
- Accounting research and consulting
- Utilization of computer-assisted audit techniques
Education
University of Iowa- Bachelor of business administration degree
- Master of accountancy degree
- Completed advanced training
Recent Insights
Articles
AOCI blues: Ramifications of increased unrealized losses and accounting for AFS to HTM securities transfers
Oct 26, 2022
Implementing CECL: The WARM method
Apr 13, 2022
Wipfli CECL poll results: How do you compare to your peers?
Jan 02, 2022
Summary and analysis of the Fed’s Scaled CECL Allowance Estimator
Jul 20, 2021
What accounting standards you should prepare for beyond CECL
Oct 19, 2020
How financial institutions should handle accounting for PPP loan fees
Aug 30, 2020
The impact of the CARES Act on financial institutions
Mar 30, 2020
Accounting rules for debt prepayment fees with COVID-19 crisis
Mar 25, 2020
Accounting for Visa class B stock under ASU 2016-01
Dec 17, 2019
Accounting Changes Coming for Equity Securities
Feb 26, 2019
Blogs
CECL: The hour is getting late
Feb 27, 2022
Reflecting on a wild year for financial institutions
Feb 22, 2021
Celebrate Simplicity
Nov 22, 2019
CECL: Are You Procrastinating?
Nov 20, 2017
Taking Time to Understand
Jul 06, 2016
Webinars
Frequently asked CECL implementation questions
Jan 24, 2023
CECL model implementation demo
Mar 31, 2022
Audit and accounting/CECL update
Nov 12, 2021
Where are we going? CECL, DEI and Industry Update – Community Banking Forum
Oct 13, 2021
CECL Strategies for Loan Participations
Jan 22, 2020
CECL Implementation: Practical Ideas to Move Forward
Dec 14, 2018