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title: Daniel C. Dibella, CPA - President of Fortner Bayens, PC
description: President Dan Dibella, CPA, has over 25 years experience performing audit, income tax and advisory services for banks and financial institutions.
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President, Shareholder

# Daniel C. Dibella, CPA

## Professional Background

Dan has been with Fortner Bayens since 1998, a shareholder since 2009, and President since 2016. Dan has provided audit, accounting, tax and consulting services almost exclusively to financial institutions. He is responsible for designing and directing various audit, tax and advisory engagements.

## Areas of Experience and Expertise

- Financial Reporting for Financial Institutions - including financial statement audits, integrated financial statement and internal control audits, and directors’ examinations
- Internal Controls for Financial Institutions - including internal audits, FDICIA internal control readiness and testing engagements
- Risk Assessment for Financial Institutions – including operations analyses and internal controls
- Mergers and Acquisitions for Financial Institutions - income tax and accounting consultation
- Employee Benefit Plans - including 401(k) and ESOP audits.  Dan is Fortner Bayens' designated partner for the AICPA's Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center.
- Income Tax Preparation for Financial Institutions - including C corporations and S corporations

## Certifications & Affiliations

- Certified Public Accountant, Colorado
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Community Banking Advisory Network, former member of Executive Committee

## Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University of Colorado at Boulder

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### **Connect with Dan**

**Email:** [dibellad@fbl.cpa](mailto:dibellad@fbl.cpa)  
**Phone:** [303.382.5226](tel:+13033825226)

 

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