Shaun Harms

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ABOUT SHAUN HARMS

Shaun is currently the Partner for BKD, LLP in the Financial Services Division specializing in Consumer Compliance and BSA. He is responsible for consulting and audit services for community and regional banks, and has over 17 years of consulting experience with financial institutions. Prior to joining BKD, he was the Founder and Executive Director of Bankers Assurance, LLC that was one of the largest compliance consulting companies in Arkansas representing over 80 banks in Arkansas and the surrounding states. He has an extensive knowledge in consumer compliance and BSA. He has performed numerous audits in both consumer compliance and BSA. In addition, Shaun has conducted numerous training sessions for financial institutions. Shaun graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in Finance. He also graduated from Arkansas State University in 2003 with a Master\'s degree in Business Administration, and the Barret School of Banking in 2007 (summa cum laude). In addition, Shaun completed the ABA National Compliance School in 2006, and holds the ICB Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), the ICBA Certified Community Bank Compliance Officer (CCBCO), and the ICBA Certified BSA/AML Professional (CBAP) certifications. Shaun was selected as one of Arkansas Business 40 under 40 for 2014. Specialties: Bank Secrecy Act and consumer compliance