Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana Notifies Change in Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

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Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana announced a change in its independent registered public accounting firm, Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP ("DHG"), which merged with BKD, LLP ("BKD") on June 1, 2022, to form FORVIS, LLP ("FORVIS"). FORVIS, as the successor by merger to DHG, became the Company's independent registered public accounting firm. This change in auditors is a result of DHG and BKD's merger and is not attributable to DHG's resignation or dismissal.

Key Takeaways:

  • Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the "Company") has changed its independent registered public accounting firm to FORVIS, LLP, effective June 1, 2022.
  • The change is a result of Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP's ("DHG") merger with BKD, LLP ("BKD") to form FORVIS, LLP ("FORVIS").
  • FORVIS has agreed with the Company's statements concerning DHG and BKD in the Form 8-K filed on June 2, 2022.
  • There have been no disagreements or reportable events between the Company and DHG during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.
  • The Company has requested that FORVIS provide it with a copy of its letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which was dated June 2, 2022, and attached as Exhibit 16.1 to the Form 8-K.
  • The change in auditors has no impact on the Company's financial statements or disclosures.

Statistics:

  • Date of merger: June 1, 2022
  • Date of Form 8-K filing: June 2, 2022
  • Fiscal year ended: June 30, 2022
  • Companies involved in the merger:

+ Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP

+ BKD, LLP

+ FORVIS, LLP

Sources:

  • Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana, Form 8-K, filed June 2, 2022 (10-QSB - Item 4.01 Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant).
  • Letter from FORVIS, LLP to the SEC, dated June 2, 2022 (Exhibit 16.1 to the Form 8-K).