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Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ:CWBC), a $341.2 million market cap regional bank with strong revenue growth of 38.79% over the last twelve months, has appointed Baker Tilly US, LLP as its new independent registered public accounting firm. This change follows the merger of its previous auditor, Moss Adams LLP, with Baker Tilly US, LLP, effective June 3, 2025. The announcement was made in an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Moss Adams, which had been the company’s auditor, resigned following the merger. The audit committee of Community West Bancshares’ board of directors approved the appointment of Baker Tilly as the successor to Moss Adams.
According to the filing, Moss Adams’ audit reports on the company’s consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 did not include any adverse opinions or disclaimers. There were no disagreements or reportable events between the company and Moss Adams regarding accounting principles or practices during this period.
Prior to the merger, neither Community West Bancshares nor its representatives consulted with Baker Tilly on any accounting matters or audit opinions. Moss Adams was provided with a copy of the 8-K filing and submitted a letter to the SEC confirming agreement with the statements made in the filing. This letter has been incorporated as an exhibit in the 8-K report.
Community West Bancshares is a state commercial bank headquartered in Fresno, California. The company, which trades slightly above its InvestingPro Fair Value, has maintained dividend payments for 14 consecutive years, currently offering a 2.71% yield. The company operates under the NASDAQ trading symbol CWBC.Want deeper insights? InvestingPro subscribers have access to over 30 additional financial metrics and analysis tools to make informed investment decisions.
In other recent news, Community West Bancshares reported its first quarter earnings for 2025, with earnings per share (EPS) of $0.44. Piper Sandler noted a core EPS of $0.46, which was slightly below its estimate but exceeded the consensus from other analysts. The bank’s net interest margin increased by 9 basis points to 4.04%, with its net interest income and provisioning surpassing expectations, although expenses were higher than anticipated. Community West Bancshares is actively engaged in merger and acquisition discussions, a key priority for capital deployment alongside organic growth. DA Davidson, Piper Sandler, and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods have all revised their price targets for the company, with the latter two firms setting a target of $19.00, while DA Davidson set theirs at $22.00, maintaining a Buy rating. Raymond (NSE:RYMD) James maintained a Market Perform rating, highlighting the bank’s solid core deposit base and efforts to improve efficiency. Additionally, Community West Bank has appointed Hinson M. Thomas as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, bringing over three decades of experience in credit risk management. This leadership change is part of the bank’s strategic growth initiatives, aiming to enhance business and community relationships.
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