Investar Holding dismissed BDO, engaged Wipfli as independent auditor
Investar Holding Corporation dismissed BDO USA, P.C. as its independent registered public accounting firm on June 17, 2026, effective immediately. The audit committee approved the dismissal and on the same day engaged Wipfli LLP to serve as the company's independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. BDO's prior audit reports for fiscal years 2025 and 2024 contained no adverse opinions, disclaimers, or qualifications, and the company reported no disagreements with BDO on accounting or auditing matters during its tenure.
Key facts
- BDO USA, P.C. dismissed June 17, 2026
- Wipfli LLP engaged June 17, 2026 for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
- BDO audit reports for fiscal years 2025 and 2024 unqualified, no adverse opinions
- No disagreements between company and BDO on accounting principles, disclosure, or audit scope
- No reportable events under Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K during BDO tenure
- BDO had succeeded Horne LLP on November 3, 2025 after Horne's combination with BDO on November 1, 2025
Why it matters
The change reflects a transition from a larger firm (BDO) to a regional firm (Wipfli), though the dismissal was not accompanied by reported audit disagreements or accounting issues, suggesting an administrative or strategic shift rather than a dispute-driven departure.
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Derived from 8-K filed 2026-06-22. Not investment advice. View the source filing on SEC.gov →