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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001558370-25-003396"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BSRR"
cik: "0001130144"
company_name: "SIERRA BANCORP"
filed_at: "2025-03-21T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-24T08:25:17.648029+00:00"
event_type: "other"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.2
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.2
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Sierra Bancorp dismisses RSM US LLP, appoints Forvis Mazars as auditor for FY2025

## Summary
- Audit Committee finalized dismissal of RSM and approval of Forvis Mazars at March 20, 2025 meeting.
- RSM's reports for fiscal years 2023 and 2024 contained no adverse opinion or qualification.
- No disagreements or reportable events occurred between RSM and the Company during the relevant periods.
- Forvis Mazars' client acceptance and independence confirmed March 19, 2025.
- The auditor change applies to the Company's 2025 fiscal year.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001558370-25-003396
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BSRR
- cik: 0001130144
- company_name: SIERRA BANCORP
- filed_at: 2025-03-21T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.2
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.2
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 4.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1130144/000155837025003396/0001558370-25-003396-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1130144/000155837025003396/bsrr-20250320x8k.htm

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