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Auditor switch at Magnolia Bancorp (MGNO) as Mauldin & Jenkins chosen for 2026

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Magnolia Bancorp, Inc. has decided not to re-hire EisnerAmper LLP as its independent registered public accounting firm for calendar 2026, although EisnerAmper will complete the audit of the 2025 consolidated financial statements. The change was approved by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

EisnerAmper’s prior reports on the Association’s 2023 and 2024 financial statements did not contain adverse or disclaimed opinions and were not qualified for uncertainty, scope, or accounting principles. The filing states there were no disagreements or reportable events with EisnerAmper, other than previously disclosed material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.

The company has selected Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC to serve as independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2026, with the appointment becoming effective after completion of client acceptance procedures and an engagement letter. The filing includes a letter from EisnerAmper to the SEC confirming its position.

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Magnolia switches auditors for 2026 while confirming no disputes with the outgoing firm.

Magnolia Bancorp is transitioning its independent auditor from EisnerAmper LLP to Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC for the 2026 audit. EisnerAmper will complete the 2025 consolidated audit, providing continuity through the first full year after the Association’s mutual-to-stock conversion.

The company notes EisnerAmper’s reports for 2023 and 2024 contained no adverse or disclaimed opinions and were not qualified. It also states there were no disagreements or reportable events, apart from previously disclosed material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.

Mauldin & Jenkins’ appointment is subject to client acceptance procedures and an engagement letter, so practical impact will become clearer once the 2026 audit is underway. Future company filings can show whether management and the new auditor report progress on remediating the identified internal control weaknesses.

Item 4.01 Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant Governance
The company changed its independent auditing firm, which may involve disagreements on accounting matters.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
   
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
January 22, 2026
 
Magnolia Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Louisiana
333-281796
99-2913448
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
Identification No.)
 
2900 Clearview Parkway, Metairie, Louisiana
 
70006
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
(504) 455-2444
 
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
   
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2 below):
 
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each Class
Trading
Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which
registered
None
   
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 
Emerging growth company 
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   
 
 

 
 
Item 4.01   Changes in Registrants Certifying Accountant
 
On January 22, 2026 (the "Notice Date"), Magnolia Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) notified EisnerAmper LLP that it was not being re-hired as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for calendar 2026. EisnerAmper LLP will continue to complete its audit of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for 2025. The decision to change the Company's independent registered public accounting firm was approved by the Audit Committee of the Company's Board of Directors.
 
EisnerAmper LLP performed audits of the financial statements of Mutual Savings and Loan Association (the “Association”) for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. The Association completed its conversion from mutual to stock form in January 2025 and became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company upon completion of the conversion. EisnerAmper LLP’s reports did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles.
 
During the two years ended December 31, 2024 and from December 31, 2024 through the Notice Date, there were no (i) disagreements between the Company (including the Association) and EisnerAmper LLP on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to its satisfaction, would have caused EisnerAmper LLP to make reference to the subject matter of such disagreements in connection with its report on the Association’s financial statements for calendar 2024 and 2023 or its upcoming report on the Company’s consolidated financial statements for 2025, or (ii) "reportable events," as described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except with respect to clause (ii) for the disclosure of the material weaknesses in the Company’s (including the Association’s) internal control over financial reporting as disclosed in Part II, Item 9A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
 
The Company furnished EisnerAmper LLP with a copy of this report prior to filing with the SEC and requested that EisnerAmper LLP furnish it with a letter addressed to the SEC stating whether or not it agreed with the statements made by the Company in this report insofar as they relate to EisnerAmper LLP’s audit services and engagement as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Company for 2025 and for the Association for 2024 and 2023. EisnerAmper LLP has furnished a letter addressed to the SEC dated January 28, 2026, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 16.1.
 
On January 22, 2026, the Company notified Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC that it had been selected to serve as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.  Mauldin & Jenkins’ appointment for the 2026 audit will become effective following satisfactory completion of Mauldin & Jenkins’ client acceptance procedures and execution of an engagement letter.
 
 
 
 
2
 
 
During the two years ended December 31, 2024 and from December 31, 2024 through the Notice Date, neither the Company nor anyone on its behalf has consulted Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC with respect to any accounting or auditing issues involving the Company or the Association. In particular, there was no discussion with the Company or the Association regarding the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company's or the Association’s financial statements, or any matter that was either the subject of a disagreement, as described in Item 304 of Regulation S-K, with EisnerAmper LLP, or a "reportable event" as described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of the Regulation S-K, except that the Company notified Mauldin & Jenkins that material weaknesses in internal controls existed as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.
 
Item 
9.01
 
Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
 
(d)
 
Exhibits
 
 
Exhibit No.
 
Description
16.1
 
Letter from EisnerAmper LLP to the Securities and Exchange Commission, dated January 28, 2026
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
MAGNOLIA BANCORP, INC.
     
     
     
Date: January 28, 2026
By:
/s/ Michael L. Hurley
   
Michael L. Hurley
   
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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FAQ

What auditor change did Magnolia Bancorp (MGNO) disclose in this 8-K?

Magnolia Bancorp decided not to re-hire EisnerAmper LLP as its independent registered public accounting firm for calendar 2026. EisnerAmper will finish auditing the company’s 2025 consolidated financial statements, while Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC has been selected for the 2026 audit.

Why is EisnerAmper LLP continuing to work with Magnolia Bancorp (MGNO) after 2025?

EisnerAmper LLP was not re-hired for calendar 2026 but remains engaged to complete the audit of Magnolia Bancorp’s consolidated financial statements for 2025. This ensures continuity for the audit covering the year that includes the Association’s conversion and integration into the company.

Did Magnolia Bancorp (MGNO) report any disagreements with EisnerAmper LLP?

The company reported no disagreements with EisnerAmper LLP on accounting principles, financial statement disclosure, or audit scope during the periods covered. It also reported no reportable events, other than previously disclosed material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.

Who is Magnolia Bancorp’s (MGNO) new independent auditor for 2026?

Magnolia Bancorp selected Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC to serve as its independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. The appointment becomes effective after Mauldin & Jenkins completes client acceptance procedures and signs an engagement letter with the company.

What internal control issues did Magnolia Bancorp (MGNO) reference in this filing?

Magnolia Bancorp referenced material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting that existed as of December 31, 2024 and 2023. These weaknesses were previously disclosed in the company’s Annual Report, and both EisnerAmper and Mauldin & Jenkins were informed about their existence.

How did EisnerAmper LLP respond to Magnolia Bancorp’s (MGNO) statements?

EisnerAmper LLP provided a letter to the SEC, dated January 28, 2026, attached as Exhibit 16.1. The letter addresses whether EisnerAmper agrees with Magnolia Bancorp’s descriptions of its audit services and engagement for the Association’s 2023–2024 audits and the company’s 2025 consolidated audit.

What role did Magnolia Bancorp’s (MGNO) Audit Committee play in the auditor change?

The decision to change independent registered public accounting firms was approved by Magnolia Bancorp’s Audit Committee. This committee of the Board of Directors oversees financial reporting and audit matters, including appointing and replacing the company’s external auditors when considered appropriate.