Philip J. Schuyler, CPA

Professional Background

Philip started his career with Fortner Bayens in 2007 before moving in 2013 to a regional public accounting firm in Denver, Colorado, where he was a senior accountant and audit supervisor providing audit, attest and consulting services to mortgage banking institutions and employee benefit plans.  Philip returned to Fortner Bayens in 2016, and has been a shareholder since 2023.  Philip provides audit, accounting and tax services almost exclusively to financial institutions. He is responsible for designing and directing various audit and tax 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
• Income Tax Preparation for Financial Institutions - including C corporations and S corporation
• Employee Benefit Plans - including 401(k) and ESOP audits

Certifications & Affiliations

• Certified Public Accountant, Colorado
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants

Education