(Mark One)

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013

OR

For the transition period from to 

Commission file number 001-33003

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

2174 EastRidge Center, Eau Claire, WI 54701

(Address of principal executive offices)

715-836-9994

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    Yes   ¨     No   ý

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.    Yes   ¨     No   ý

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes   x     No   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes   x     No   ¨

Indicate by check mark if the disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.     ý

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a small reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer", "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (Check one):

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes   ¨ No   x

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting, if applicable, stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant, computed by reference to the average of the bid and asked price of such stock as of the last business day of the registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter, was approximately $32,783,032.  Shares of the registrant's common stock held or beneficially owned by any executive officer or director of the registrant have been excluded from this computation because such persons may be deemed to be affiliates. This determination of affiliate status is not a conclusive determination for other purposes.

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:

At December 9, 2013 there were 5,153,577 shares of the registrant's common stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the Proxy Statement for the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the Registrant are incorporated by reference into Part III of this report.

As used in this report, the terms "we," "us," "our," "Citizens Community Bancorp" and the "Company" mean Citizens Community Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Citizens Community Federal, unless the context indicates another meaning. As used in this report, the term "Bank" means our wholly owned subsidiary, Citizens Community Federal.

CITIZENS COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.

FORM 10-K

September 30, 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain matters discussed in this Form 10-K contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the Company intends that these forward-looking statements be covered by the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words or phrases such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "expect," "intend," "may," "planned," "potential," "should," "will," "would," or the negative of those terms or other words of similar meaning.  Similarly, statements that describe the Company's future plans, objectives or goals are also forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are inherently subject to many uncertainties in the Company's operations and business environment.

Factors that could affect actual results or outcomes include the matters described under the caption "Risk Factors" in Item 1A of this report and the following: general economic conditions, in particular, relating to consumer demand for the Bank's products and services; the Bank's ability to maintain current deposit and loan levels at current interest rates; competitive and technological developments; deteriorating credit quality, including changes in the interest rate environment reducing interest margins; prepayment speeds, loan origination and sale volumes, charge-offs and loan loss provisions; the Bank's ability to maintain required capital levels and adequate sources of funding and liquidity; maintaining capital requirements may limit the Bank's operations and potential growth or restrict the Bank's ability to engage in strategic transactions; changes and trends in capital markets; competitive pressures among depository institutions; effects of critical accounting policies and judgments; changes in accounting policies or procedures as may be required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) or other regulatory agencies; further write-downs in the Bank's mortgage-backed securities portfolio; the Bank's ability to implement its cost-savings and revenue enhancement initiatives; legislative or regulatory changes or actions, or significant litigation, adversely affecting the Bank; fluctuation of the Company's stock price; the Bank's ability to attract and retain key personnel; the Bank's ability to secure confidential information through the use of computer systems and telecommunications networks; and the impact of reputation risk created by these developments on such matters as business generation and retention, funding and liquidity. Stockholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made herein are only made as of the date of this filing and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances occurring after the date of this report.

PART 1

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

General

The Company is a Maryland corporation organized in 2004. The Company is a unitary savings and loan holding company and was subject to regulation by the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) through July 21, 2011 and has been subject to regulation by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC") and Federal Reserve Bank thereafter. Our primary activities consist of holding the stock of our wholly-owned subsidiary bank, Citizens Community Federal, and providing consumer banking activities through the Bank. At September 30, 2013 , we had approximately $555 million in total assets, $447 million in deposits, and $54 million in equity. Unless otherwise noted herein, all monetary amounts in this report, other than share, per share and capital ratio amounts, are stated in thousands.

Citizens Community Federal

The Bank is a federally chartered stock savings institution with 25 full-service offices; seven stand-alone locations and 18 in-store branches, predominantly in Wal-Mart Supercenter stores. We grew from six legacy Wisconsin branches to twelve stand-alone branch offices from 2002 to 2005 through a combination of acquisitions and new branch openings in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan. We added 17 in-store branches during 2008 and 2009 through a combination of acquisitions and new branch openings in Wisconsin and Minnesota. In 2010, we moved 2 of our stand-alone locations to in-store locations to better serve our customers. In December 2012, as part of our ongoing efforts to improve efficiencies and cost-effectiveness in delivering banking products to our customers, we closed one in-store location. In fiscal 2013, we announced the closing of two additional in-store branches, the selective sale of assets in one in-store location and the addition of a new full-service facility in Rice Lake, WI. We intend to focus resources on our most productive markets to enhance profitability, expand market share and increase stakeholder value. Through all of our branch locations, primarily in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan, we provide a variety of commercial and consumer banking products and services to customers, including online and mobile banking options.

Internet Website

We maintain a website at www.ccf.us. We make available through that website, free of charge, copies of our Annual report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, proxy statements for our annual stockholders' meetings and amendments to those reports or documents, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file those materials with, or furnish them to, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). We are not including the information contained on or available through our website as a part of, or incorporating such information by reference into, this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The SEC also maintains a website at www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy statements and other information regarding SEC registrants.

Selected Consolidated Financial Information

This information is included in Item 6; "Selected Financial Data", herein.

Yields Earned and Rates Paid

This information is included in Item 7; "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations", under the heading "Statement of Operations Analysis" herein.

Rate/Volume Analysis

This information is included in Item 7; "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations", under the heading "Statement of Operations Analysis" herein.

Average Balance, Interest and Average Yields and Rates

This information is included in Item 7; "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations", under the heading "Statement of Operations Analysis" herein.

Lending

We offer a variety of loan products including commercial loans, residential mortgages, home equity lines-of-credit and consumer loans secured by personal property. We make real estate, consumer and commercial loans in accordance with the basic lending policies established by Bank management and approved by our Board of Directors. We focus our lending activities on individual consumers within our market areas. Our lending has been historically concentrated primarily within Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan. Competitive and economic pressures exist in our lending markets, and recent and any future developments in (a) the general economy, (b) real estate lending markets, and (c) the banking regulatory environment could have a material adverse effect on our business and operations. These factors may impact the credit quality of our existing loan portfolio, or adversely impact our ability to originate sufficient high quality real estate and consumer loans in the future.

Our total gross outstanding loans, before net deferred loan costs, as of September 30, 2013 , were $438,828, consisting of $252,958 in consumer real estate loans, $12,531 in commercial real estate loans, $171,504 in secured consumer and other loans, and $1,835 in unsecured consumer loans.

Investments

We maintain a portfolio of investments, consisting primarily of U.S. Government sponsored agency securities, bonds and other obligations issued by states and their political subdivisions and non-agency mortgage-backed securities. We attempt to balance our portfolio to manage interest rate risk, regulatory requirements, and liquidity needs while providing an appropriate rate of return commensurate with the risk of the investment.

Deposits

We offer a broad range of deposit products through our branches, including demand deposits, various savings and money-market accounts and certificates of deposit. Deposits are insured by the Deposit Insurance Fund of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") up to statutory limits. At September 30, 2013 , our total deposits were $447,398 including interest-bearing deposits of $424,472 and non-interest-bearing deposits of $22,926.

Competition

We compete with other financial institutions and businesses both in attracting and retaining deposits and making loans in all of our principal markets. We believe the primary factors in competing for deposits are interest rates, personalized services, the quality and range of financial services, convenience of office locations and office hours. Competition for deposit products comes primarily from other banks, credit unions and non-bank competitors, including insurance companies, money market and mutual funds, and other investment alternatives. We believe the primary factors in competing for loans are interest rates, loan origination fees, and the quality and the range of lending services. Competition for loans comes primarily from other banks, mortgage banking firms, credit unions, finance companies, leasing companies and other financial intermediaries. Some of our competitors are not subject to the same degree of regulation as that imposed on savings and loan holding companies or federally insured institutions, and these other institutions may be able to price loans and deposits more aggressively. We also face direct competition from other savings banks and their holding companies that have greater assets and resources than ours.

Regulation and Supervision

As of July 21, 2011, the Bank is examined and regulated by the Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC), and the Company is examined and regulated by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. The Company and the Bank are also regulated by the FDIC. The Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, which is one of the 12 regional banks in the Federal Home Loan Bank System. Effective, January 28, 2013, the Comptroller of the Currency, the primary regulator for the Company and the Bank, terminated the Memorandum of Understanding dated December 23, 2009, which formerly imposed certain restrictions on the Bank's operations. On March 15, 2013, the Federal Reserve Bank, as successor to the Office of Thrift Supervision, formerly announced termination of the Memorandum of Understanding previously entered into by the Company.

Employees

At December 9, 2013 , we had 129 full-time employees and 229 total employees, company-wide. We have no unionized employees, and we are not subject to any collective bargaining agreements.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

The risks described below are not the only risks we face. Additional risks that we do not yet know of or that we currently think are immaterial may also impair our future business operations. If any of the events or circumstances described in the following risks actually occurs, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected. In such cases, the trading price of our common stock could decline.

Our business may be adversely affected by conditions in the financial markets and economic conditions generally. From December 2007 to June 2009, the United States economy experienced the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, resulting in a general reduction of business activity and growth across industries and regions as well as significant increases in unemployment. Many businesses experienced serious financial difficulties due to the lack of consumer spending and liquidity in the credit markets. The financial services industry and the securities markets generally were materially and adversely affected by significant declines in the values of nearly all asset classes. General declines in home prices and the resulting impact on sub-prime mortgages, and eventually, all mortgage and real estate classes as well as equity markets resulted in continued widespread shortages of liquidity across the financial services industry. Moreover, the country and our geographic region experienced high rates of unemployment which negatively impacted the creditworthiness of our borrowers and customer base.

Although the economy has been in the recovery phase since 2009, the recovery is weak and there can be no assurance that the economy will not enter into another recession, whether in the near term or long term. Continuation of the slow recovery or another economic downturn or sustained, high unemployment levels may negatively impact our operating results. Additionally, adverse changes in the economy may also have a negative effect on the ability of our borrowers to make timely repayments of their loans. These factors could expose us to an increased risk of loan defaults and losses and could have an adverse impact on our earnings.

Weaknesses in the markets for residential real estate, including secondary residential mortgage loan markets, could reduce our net income and profitability. During the severe recession that lasted from 2007 to 2009, softened residential housing markets, increased delinquency and default rates, and volatile and constrained secondary credit markets negatively impacted the mortgage industry. Our financial results were adversely affected by these effects including changes in real estate values, primarily in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan and our net income declined as a result. Decreases in real estate values adversely affected the value of property used as collateral for loans as well as investments in our portfolio. Continued

slow growth in the economy since 2009 has resulted in decreased lending demands, which has negatively impacted our net income and profits.

The foregoing changes could affect our ability to originate loans and deposits, the fair value of our financial assets, and liabilities and the average maturity of our securities portfolio. An increase in the level of interest rates may also adversely affect the ability of certain of our borrowers to repay their obligations. If interest rates paid on deposits or other borrowings were to increase at a faster rate than the interest rates earned on loans and investments, our net income would be adversely affected.

We are subject to interest rate risk. The rates of interest we earn on assets and pay on liabilities generally are established contractually for a period of time. Market interest rates change over time due to many factors that are beyond our control, including but not limited to: general economic conditions and government policy, especially policies of the Federal Reserve Bank. Accordingly, our results of operations, like those of other financial institutions, are impacted by changes in interest rates and the interest rate sensitivity of our assets and liabilities. The risk associated with changes in interest rates and our ability to adapt to these changes is known as interest rate risk.

We are subject to lending risk. There are inherent risks associated with our lending activities. These risks include the impact of changes in interest rates and change in the economic conditions in the markets we serve, as well as those across the United States. An increase in interest rates and/or continued weakening economic conditions (such as continued high levels of unemployment) could adversely impact the ability of borrowers to repay outstanding loans, or could substantially weaken the value of collateral securing those loans. Continued downward pressure on real estate values could increase the potential for problem loans and thus have a direct impact on our consolidated results of operations.

Our allowance for loan losses may be insufficient. To address risks inherent in our loan portfolio, we maintain an allowance for loan losses that represents management's best estimate of probable losses that exist within our loan portfolio. The level of the allowance reflects management's continuing evaluation of various factors, including specific credit risks, historical loan loss experience, current loan portfolio quality, present economic, political and regulatory conditions, and unidentified losses inherent in the current loan portfolio. Determining the appropriate level of the allowance for loan losses involves a high degree of subjectivity and requires us to make estimates of significant credit risks, which may undergo material changes. In evaluating our impaired loans, we assess repayment expectations and determine collateral values based on all information that is available to us. However, we must often make subjective decisions based on our assumption about the creditworthiness of the borrowers and the values of collateral securing these loans.

Continuing deterioration in economic conditions affecting borrowers, new information regarding existing loans, identification of additional problem loans, and other factors, both within and outside of our control, may require an increase in our allowance for loan losses. In addition, bank regulatory agencies periodically examine our allowance for loan losses and may require an increase in the allowance or the recognition of further loan charge-offs, based on judgments different from those of our management.

If charge-offs in future periods exceed our allowance for loan losses, we will need to take additional loan loss provisions to increase our allowance for loan losses. Any additional loan loss provision will reduce our net income or increase our net loss, which could have a direct material adverse affect on our financial condition and results of operations.

Changes in the fair value or ratings downgrades of our securities may reduce our stockholders' equity, net earnings, or regulatory capital ratios. At September 30, 2013 , $79,695 of our securities, were classified as available for sale. The estimated fair value of our available for sale securities portfolio may increase or decrease depending on market conditions. Our available for sale securities portfolio is comprised primarily of fixed-rate securities. We increase or decrease stockholders' equity by the amount of the change in unrealized gain or loss (the difference between the estimated fair value and amortized cost) of our available for sale securities portfolio, net of the related tax benefit or provision, under the category of accumulated other comprehensive income/loss. Therefore, a decline in the estimated fair value of this portfolio will result in a decline in our reported stockholders' equity, as well as our book value per common share and tangible book value per common share. This decrease will occur even though the securities are not sold. In the case of debt securities, if these securities are never sold, the decrease may be recovered over the life of the securities.

We conduct a periodic review and evaluation of our securities portfolio to determine if the decline in the fair value of any security below its cost basis is other-than-temporary. Factors which we consider in our analysis include, but are not limited to, the severity and duration of the decline in fair value of the security, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, whether the decline appears to be related to issuer conditions or general market or industry conditions, our intent and ability to retain the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value and the likelihood of any near-term fair value recovery. We generally view changes in fair value caused by changes in interest rates as temporary, which is consistent with our experience. If we deem such decline to be other-than-temporary related to credit losses, the

security is written down to a new cost basis and the resulting loss is charged to earnings as a component of non-interest income in the period in which the decline in value occurs.

We have, in the past, recorded other than temporary impairment ("OTTI") charges, principally arising from investments in non-agency mortgage-backed securities. We continue to monitor our securities portfolio as part of our ongoing OTTI evaluation process. No assurance can be given that we will not need to recognize OTTI charges related to securities in the future. Future OTTI charges would cause decreases to both Tier 1 and Risk-based capital levels which may expose the Company to additional regulatory restrictions.

The capital that we are required to maintain for regulatory purposes is impacted by, among other factors, the securities ratings on our portfolio. Therefore, ratings downgrades on our securities may have a material adverse effect on our risk-based regulatory capital levels.

Competition may affect our results. We face strong competition in originating loans, in seeking deposits and in offering other banking services. We must compete with commercial banks, trust companies, mortgage banking firms, credit unions, finance companies, mutual funds, insurance companies and brokerage and investment banking firms. Our market area is also served by commercial banks and savings associations that are substantially larger than us in terms of deposits and loans and have greater human and financial resources. This competitive climate can make it more difficult to establish and maintain relationships with new and existing customers and can lower the rate we are able to charge on loans, increase the rates we must offer on deposits, and affect our charges for other services. Those factors can, in turn, adversely affect our results of operations and profitability.

We may not have sufficient pre-tax net income in future periods to fully realize the benefits of our net deferred tax assets. Assessing the need for, or the sufficiency of, a valuation allowance requires management to evaluate all available evidence. Based on future pre-tax net income projections and the planned execution of existing tax planning strategies, we believe that it is more likely than not that we will fully realize the benefits of our net deferred tax assets. However, our current assessment is based on assumptions and judgments that may or may not reflect actual future results. If a valuation allowance becomes necessary, it could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations and financial condition.

Maintaining or increasing our market share may depend on lowering prices and market acceptance of new products and services. Our success depends, in part, on our ability to adapt our products and services to evolving industry standards and customer demands. We face increasing pressure to provide products and services at lower prices, which can reduce our net interest margin and revenues from our fee-based products and services. In addition, the widespread adoption of new technologies, including internet and mobile banking services, could require us to make substantial expenditures to modify or adapt our existing products and services. Also, these and other capital investments in our business may not produce expected growth in earnings anticipated at the time of the expenditure. We may not be successful in introducing new products and services, achieving market acceptance of our products and services, or developing and maintaining loyal customers, which in turn, could adversely affect our results of operations and profitability.

Acts or threats of terrorism and political or military actions by the United States or other governments could adversely affect general economic industry conditions. Geopolitical conditions may affect our earnings. Acts or threats of terrorism and political actions taken by the United States or other governments in response to terrorism, or similar activity, could adversely affect general or industry conditions and, as a result, our consolidated financial condition and results of operations.

We operate in a highly regulated environment, and are subject to changes, which could increase our cost structure or have other negative impacts on our operations. The banking industry is extensively regulated at the federal and state levels. Insured depository institutions and their holding companies are subject to comprehensive regulation and supervision by financial regulatory authorities covering all aspects of their organization, management and operations. Specifically, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act has resulted in the elimination of the Office of Thrift Supervision, tightening of capital standards, and the creation of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Moreover, it has resulted, or is likely to result, in new laws, regulations and regulatory supervisors that are expected to increase our cost of operations. In addition, the change to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC") as our primary regulator may result in interpretations different than those formerly provided by the Office of Thrift Supervision. The OCC is now the primary regulator of the Bank, and the Federal Reserve Bank is the primary regulator of the Company. In addition to its regulatory powers, the OCC also has significant enforcement authority that it can use to address banking practices that it believes to be unsafe and unsound, violations of laws, and capital and operational deficiencies. Regulation includes, among other things, capital and reserve requirements, permissible investments and lines of business, dividend limitations, limitations on products and services offered, loan limits, geographical limits, consumer credit regulations, community reinvestment requirements and restrictions on transactions with affiliated parties. The system of supervision and regulation applicable to us establishes a comprehensive framework for our operations and is intended primarily for the protection of the Deposit Insurance Fund, our

depositors and the public, rather than our stockholders. We are also subject to regulation by the SEC. Failure to comply with applicable laws, regulations or policies could result in sanction by regulatory agencies, civil monetary penalties, and/or damage to our reputation, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, consolidated financial condition and results of operations. In addition, any change in government regulation could have a material adverse effect on our business.

We are subject to increases in FDIC insurance premiums and special assessments by the FDIC, which will adversely affect our earnings. During 2008 and continuing in 2009, higher levels of bank failures have dramatically increased resolution costs of the FDIC and depleted the Deposit Insurance Fund. On July 21, 2010, President Barack Obama signed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which, in part, permanently raised the current standard maximum deposit insurance amount to $250,000 per customer (up from $100,000). These programs have placed additional stress on the Deposit Insurance Fund. In order to maintain a strong funding position and restore reserve ratios of the Deposit Insurance Fund, the FDIC has increased assessment rates of the insured institutions. We are generally unable to control the amount of premiums that we are required to pay for FDIC insurance. If additional bank or financial institution failures continue or increase, or if the cost of resolving prior failures exceeds expectations, we may be required to pay even higher FDIC premiums than the recently increased levels. These announced increases and any future increases or required prepayments of FDIC insurance premiums may adversely impact our earnings and financial condition.

Customers may decide not to use banks to complete their financial transactions, which could result in a loss of income to us. Technology and other changes are allowing customers to complete financial transactions that historically have involved banks at one or both ends of the transaction. For example, customers can now pay bills and transfer funds directly without going through a bank. The process of eliminating banks as intermediaries, known as disintermediation, could result in the loss of fee income, as well as the loss of customer deposits.

Our internal controls and procedures may fail or be circumvented. Management regularly reviews and updates our internal controls, disclosure controls and procedures, and corporate governance policies and procedures. Any system of controls, however well-designed and operated, is based in part on certain assumptions and can provide only reasonable assurances that the objectives of the system are met. Any (a) failure or circumvention of our controls and procedures, (b) failure to adequately address existing internal control deficiencies, or (c) failure to comply with regulations related to controls and procedures could have a material effect on our business, consolidated financial condition and results of operations. See Item 9A "Controls and Procedures" for further discussion of internal controls.

We could experience an unexpected inability to obtain needed liquidity. Liquidity measures the ability to meet current and future cash flow needs as they become due. The liquidity of a financial institution reflects its ability to meet loan requests, to accommodate possible outflows in deposits, and to take advantage of interest rate market opportunities. The ability of a financial institution to meet its current financial obligations is a function of its balance sheet structure, its ability to liquidate assets and its access to alternative sources of funds. We seek to ensure our funding needs are met by maintaining an appropriate level of liquidity through asset/liability management. If we become unable to obtain funds when needed, it could have a material adverse effect on our business and, in turn, our consolidated financial condition and results of operations. Moreover, it could limit our ability to take advantage of what we believe to be good market opportunities for expanding our loan portfolio.

Future growth, operating results or regulatory requirements may require us to raise additional capital but that capital may not be available. We are required by federal and state regulatory authorities to maintain adequate levels of capital to support our operations. To the extent our future operating results erode capital or we elect to expand through loan growth or acquisition, we may be required to raise additional capital.

Our ability to raise capital will depend on conditions in the capital markets, which are outside of our control, and on our financial performance. Accordingly, we cannot be assured of our ability to raise capital when needed or on favorable terms. If we cannot raise additional capital when needed, we will be subject to increased regulatory supervision and the imposition of restrictions on our growth and business. These actions could negatively impact our ability to operate or further expand our operations and may result in increases in operating expenses and reductions in revenues that could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition and results of operations.

We may not be able to attract or retain skilled people. Our success depends, in part, on our ability to attract and retain key people. Competition for the best people in most activities engaged in by us can be intense and we may not be able to hire people or retain them. The unexpected loss of services of one or more of our key personnel could have a material adverse impact on our business because of their skills, knowledge of our local markets, years of industry experience and the difficulty of promptly finding qualified replacement personnel.

We continually encounter technological change. The financial services industry is continually undergoing rapid technological change with frequent introductions of new technology driven by new or modified products and services. The effective use of technology increases efficiency and enables financial institutions to better serve customers and to reduce

costs. Our future success depends, in part, upon our ability to address the needs of our customers by using technology to provide products and services that will satisfy customer demands, as well as to create additional efficiencies in our operations. Many of our competitors have substantially greater resources to invest in technological improvements. We may not be able to effectively implement new technology driven products and services or be successful in marketing these products and services to our customers. Failure to successfully keep pace with technological change affecting the financial services industry could have a material adverse impact on our business and, in turn, our financial condition and results of operations.

Our shares of common stock are thinly traded and our stock price may be more volatile. Because our common stock is thinly traded, its market price may fluctuate significantly more than the stock market in general or the stock prices of similar companies, which are exchanged, listed or quoted on the NASDAQ Stock Market. We believe there are 4,747,677 s hares of our common stock held by nonaffiliates as of December 9, 2013 . Thus, our common stock will be less liquid than the stock of companies with broader public ownership, and as a result, the trading prices for our shares of common stock may be more volatile. Among other things, trading of a relatively small volume of our common stock may have a greater impact on the trading price of our stock than would be the case if our public float were larger.

We rely on network and information systems and other technologies, and, as a result, we are subject to various Cybersecurity risks. Cybersecurity refers to the combination of technologies, processes and procedures established to protect information technology systems and data from unauthorized access, attack, or damage. Our business involves the storage and transmission of customers' personal information. While we have implemented measures to prevent security breaches and cyber incidents, our measures may not be effective and any security breaches and cyber incidents could have a material adverse affect on our business. Furthermore, the storage and transmission of such data is regulated at the federal and state level. Privacy information security laws and regulation changes, and compliance therewith, may result in cost increases due to system changes and the development of new administrative processes. If we fail to comply with applicable laws and regulations or experience a data security breach, our reputation could be damaged, possibly resulting in lost future business, and we could be subject to fines, penalties, administrative orders and other legal risks as a result of a breach or non-compliance.

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

In the normal course of business, the Company occasionally becomes involved in various legal proceedings. In our opinion, any liability from such proceedings would not have a material adverse effect on the business or financial condition of the Company.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

None

PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Historically, trading in shares of our common stock has been limited. Citizens Community Bancorp, Inc. common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol "CZWI".

The following table summarizes high and low bid prices and cash dividends declared for our common stock for the periods indicated. Bid prices are as provided by the Yahoo Finance System. The reported high and low prices represent interdealer bid prices, without retail mark-up, mark-downs or commission, and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.

The closing price per share of Citizens Community Bancorp, Inc. common stock on September 30, 2013 (the last trading day of our fiscal year end) was $7.25.

We had approximately 392 st ockholders of record at December 9, 2013 . The number of stockholders does not separately reflect persons or entities that hold their stock in nominee or "street" name through various brokerage firms. We believe that the number of beneficial owners of our common stock on that date was substantially greater.

The holders of our common stock are entitled to receive such dividends when and as declared by our Board of Directors and approved by our regulators. In determining the payment of cash dividends, our Board of Directors considers our earnings, capital and debt servicing requirements, the financial ratio guidelines of our regulators, our financial condition and other relevant factors.

An annual cash dividend was paid in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013 in the amount of $0.02 per share on April 18, 2013 to stockholders of record as of April 4, 2013. There were no cash dividends declared or paid in the fiscal years ended September 30, 2012 or 2011.

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

GENERAL

The following discussion sets forth management's discussion and analysis of our consolidated financial condition and results of operations that should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements, related notes, the selected financial data and the statistical information presented elsewhere in this report for a more complete understanding of the following discussion and analysis. Unless otherwise noted, years refer to the Company's fiscal years ended September 30, 2013 , 2012 and 2011 .

PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

The following is a brief summary of some of the significant factors that affected our operating results in 2013 . See the remainder of this section for a more thorough discussion. We reported net income of $1,047 for the year ended September 30, 2013 , compared to a net income of $206 for the year ended September 30, 2012 . Both basic and diluted income per share were $0.20 for 2013 compared to $0.04 for the year ended September 30, 2012 . Return on average assets for the year ended September 30, 2013 was 0.19% , compared to 0.04% for the year ended September 30, 2012 . The return on average equity was 1.92% for 2013 and 0.38% for 2012 . An annual cash dividend was paid in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013 in the amount of $0.02 per share. There were no cash dividends declared or paid in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012.

Key factors behind these results were:

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with Accounting Standards Generally Accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") as applied in the United States. In connection with the preparation of our financial statements, we are required to make assumptions and estimates about future events, and apply judgments that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses and the related disclosures. We base our assumptions, estimates and judgments on historical experience, current trends and other factors that management believes to be relevant at the time our consolidated financial statements are prepared. Some of these estimates are more critical than others. Below is a discussion of our critical accounting estimates.

Allowance for Loan Losses.

We maintain an allowance for loan losses to absorb probable incurred losses in our loan portfolio. The allowance is based on ongoing, quarterly assessments of the estimated probable incurred losses in our loan portfolio. In evaluating the level of the allowance for loan loss, we consider the types of loans and the amount of loans in our loan portfolio, historical loss experience, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions. We follow all applicable regulatory guidance, including the "Interagency Policy Statement on the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses," issued by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC). We believe that the Bank's Allowance for Loan Losses Policy conforms to all applicable regulatory requirements. However, based on periodic examinations by regulators, the amount of the allowance for loan losses recorded during a particular period may be adjusted.

Our determination of the allowance for loan losses is based on (1) specific allowances for specifically identified and evaluated impaired loans and their corresponding estimated loss based on likelihood of default, payment history, and net realizable value of underlying collateral; and (2) a general allowance on loans not specifically identified in (1) above, based on historical loss ratios which are adjusted for qualitative and general economic factors. We continue to refine our allowance for loan losses methodology, with an emphasis on historical performance adjusted for applicable economic and qualitative factors.

Assessing the allowance for loan losses is inherently subjective as it requires making material estimates, including the amount and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on impaired loans, any of which estimates may be susceptible to significant change. In our opinion, the allowance, when taken as a whole, reflects estimated probable loan losses in our loan portfolio.

Available for Sale Securities.

Securities are classified as available for sale and are carried at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses reported in other comprehensive income (loss). Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the estimated lives of the securities.

We evaluate all investment securities on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic conditions warrant, to determine if other-than-temporary impairment exists. A debt security is considered impaired if the fair value is less than its amortized cost at the report date. If impaired, we then assess whether the impairment is other-than-temporary.

Current authoritative guidance provides that some portion of unrealized losses may be other-than-temporary and a credit loss is deemed to exist if the present value of the expected future cash flows is less than the amortized cost basis of the debt security. The credit loss component is recorded in earnings as a component of other-than-temporary impairment in the consolidated statements of income, while the loss component related to other market factors is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), provided the Bank does not intend to sell the underlying debt security and it is "more likely than not" that the Bank will not have to sell the debt security prior to recovery of the unrealized loss.

We consider the following factors in determining whether a credit loss exists and the period over which the debt security is expected to recover:

Interest income on securities for which other-than-temporary impairment has been recognized in earnings is recognized at a rate commensurate with the expected future cash flows and amortized cost basis of the securities after the impairment.

Gains and losses on the sale of securities are recorded on the trade date and determined using the specific-identification method.

To determine if other-than-temporary impairment exists on a debt security, the Bank first determines if (1) it intends to sell the security or (2) it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before its anticipated recovery. If either of the foregoing conditions is met, the Bank will recognize other-than-temporary impairment in earnings equal to the

difference between the security's fair value and its adjusted cost basis. If neither of the foregoing conditions is met, the Bank determines (a) the amount of the impairment related to credit loss and (b) the amount of the impairment due to all other factors. The difference between the present values of the cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis is the credit loss. The credit loss is the amount of the other-than-temporary impairment that is recognized in earnings and is a reduction to the cost basis of the security. The amount of the total impairment related to all other factors (excluding credit loss) is included in other comprehensive income (loss).

We monitor our portfolio investments on an on-going basis and we have historically obtained quarterly independent valuations of our non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities. This analysis is utilized to ascertain whether any decline in market value is other-than-temporary. In determining whether an impairment is other-than-temporary, we consider the following factors: the length of time and the extent to which the market value has been below cost; recent events specific to the issuer and economic conditions within the issuer's industry; whether it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before there would be a recovery in value; and the credit performance of the underlying collateral backing the securities, including delinquency rates, cumulative losses to date, and prepayment speed.

The independent valuation process included:

For non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities that are considered other-than-temporarily impaired and for which we have the ability and intent to hold these securities until the recovery of our amortized cost basis, we recognize other-than-temporary impairment in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Under these principles, we separate the amount of the other-than-temporary impairment into the amount that is credit related and the amount due to all other factors. The credit loss component is recognized in earnings and is the difference between the security's amortized cost basis and the present value of expected future cash flows. The amount due to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss).

Foreclosed and Repossessed Properties.

Foreclosed and repossessed properties acquired through or in lieu of loan foreclosures or repossessions are initially recorded at the lower of carrying cost or fair value, less estimated costs to sell, which establishes a new cost basis. Fair value is determined using a market valuation determined by third party appraisals or broker estimates. If fair value declines subsequent to foreclosure, a write-down is recorded through expense based on an updated third party appraisal less estimated selling costs.

Income Taxes.

Amounts provided for income tax expenses are based on income reported for financial statement purposes and do not necessarily represent amounts currently payable under tax laws. Deferred income taxes, which arise principally from temporary differences between the amounts reported in the financial statements and the tax basis of certain assets and liabilities, are included in the amounts provided for income taxes. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income and tax planning strategies which will create taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and if necessary, tax planning strategies in making this assessment.

The assessment of tax assets and liabilities involves the use of estimates, assumptions, interpretations, and judgments concerning certain accounting pronouncements and application of specific provisions of federal and state tax codes. There can be no assurance that future events, such as court decisions or positions of federal and state taxing authorities, will not differ from management's current assessment, the impact of which could be material to our consolidated results of our operations and reported earnings. We believe that the deferred tax assets and liabilities are adequate and properly recorded in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. As of September 30, 2013 , management does not believe a valuation allowance related to the realizability of its deferred tax assets is necessary.

Intangible Assets.

Intangible assets consist primarily of core deposit intangibles resulting from several bank acquisitions. Core deposit intangibles are recorded as an asset on our consolidated balance sheets, and are amortized on a straight-line basis, over their estimated remaining useful lives, which were initially determined at the time of acquisition, and which are reviewed annually as part of our impairment analysis. See Note 1; "Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" and Note 6; "Intangible Assets" to our consolidated financial statements for further discussion of the factors that are considered in testing intangible impairment.

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS ANALYSIS

2013 compared to 2012

Unless otherwise stated, all monetary amounts in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, other than share, per share and capital ratio amounts, are stated in thousands.

Net Interest Income. Net interest income represents the difference between the dollar amount of interest earned on interest-bearing assets and the dollar amount of interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities. The interest income and expense of financial institutions are significantly affected by general economic conditions, competition, policies of regulatory authorities and other factors.

Interest rate spread and net interest margin are used to measure and explain changes in net interest income. Interest rate spread is the difference between the yield on interest earning assets and the rate paid for interest-bearing liabilities that fund those assets. Net interest margin is expressed as the percentage of net interest income to average interest earning assets. Net interest margin exceeds interest rate spread because non-interest bearing sources of funds ("net free funds"), principally demand deposits and stockholders' equity, also support interest earning assets. The narrative below discuses net interest income, interest rate spread, and net interest margin.

Net interest income was $19,263 for 2013 , compared to $20,494 for 2012 . The net interest margin for 2013 was 3.62% compared to 3.94% for 2012 . The 32 bp decrease in net interest margin was mainly attributable to a 30 bp decrease in interest rate spread resulting from a 59 bp decline in return on interest-earning assets, which was partially offset by a 29 bp decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities during 2013 . Prevailing market interest rates remain at historically low levels. As a result, on average both our interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities were repriced at lower interest rates during 2013 .

As shown in the rate/volume analysis table below, positive volume changes resulted in a $6 increase in net interest income in 2013 . Average loan volume decreases were attributable to the Bank's strict loan underwriting practices along with decreased loan demand. Deposit volume decreases were primarily due to our management's decision to reduce deposit rates, due to the continuing low interest rate environment, resulting in the withdrawal of high rate Money Market and CD deposits. The increase and changes in the composition of interest earning assets resulted in a $2,510 decrease in interest income for 2013 , partially offset by a $1,279 decrease in interest expense due to the composition change in interest-bearing liabilities. Rate changes on interest earning assets decreased interest income by $2,758 , but were partially offset by rate changes on interest-bearing liabilities that decreased interest expense by $1,521 , for a net impact of a $1,237 decrease in net interest income due to changes in interest rates between 2013 and 2012.

For 2013 , the yield on interest-earning assets declined to 4.61% from 5.20% for 2012 . This was caused primarily by a decrease of 55 bp in the loan yield and a 61 bp decline in the yield on securities. The average loan yield was 5.40% in 2013 and 5.95% in 2012 , respectively. Competitive pricing on new and refinanced loans, as well as increased prepayments due to the current low rate environment, all contributed to reduced loan yields in 2013 . Yields on securities decreased largely due to increases in holdings of lower risk and lower yielding securities, as well as (1) volatility in prepayments, (2) collateral credit defaults, and (3) reduced interest payments from several of our remaining non-agency mortgage-backed securities holdings.

For 2013 , the cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased 29 bps from 1.39% in 2012 , to 1.10% , resulting, in part, from a continuing decrease in interest rates, generally, in 2013 . The combined average cost of interest-bearing deposits was 1.10% , down 13 bp from 2012 , primarily resulting from the continued low short-term interest rate environment during 2013 . The average yield on FHLB advances decreased 2.12% in 2013 from 3.19% in 2012. The primary factor contributing to the decline in interest rate spread between the periods was a decrease in the average balance of outstanding higher rate loan balances offset, in part, by the restructuring of higher rate FHLB borrowings and new advances of FHLB borrowings at lower interest rates. During the twelve months ended September 30, 2013, $13,000 of FHLB borrowings were restructured from an average interest rate of 4.13% to 1.92% without a prepayment penalty.

We have remained liability sensitive in the short term during the most recent two fiscal years, in which interest rates have declined to historically low levels. However, continued low interest rates will likely enable us to experience a relatively stable interest rate margin.

Average Balances, Net Interest Income, Yields Earned and Rates Paid. The following table shows interest income from average interest earning assets, expressed in dollars and yields, and interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, expressed in dollars and rates. Also presented is the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets, rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities and the resultant spread at September 30 for each of the last three fiscal years shown below. No tax equivalent adjustments were made. Non-accruing loans have been included in the table as loans carrying a zero yield.

Average interest earning assets were $532,505 in 2013 compared to $520,777 in 2012 . Average loans outstanding decreased to $429,403 in 2013 from $429,727 in 2012 . Average loans to average interest-bearing assets decreased to 81% in 2013 from 83% in 2012 . Interest income on loans decreased $2,378 , of which $19 related to the decrease in average outstanding balances and $2,359 related to a reduction in interest income due to lower yields on such loans. Decreases in average loans outstanding in 2013 were the result of consumer deleveraging trends, competition and decreased overall loan demand. Balances of securities increased $13,344 on average between the periods due to lower than desired loan demand and liquidity reasons. Interest income on securities increased $285 from volume changes and decreased $413 from the impact of the rate environment, for a net $128 decrease in interest income on securities in our investment portfolio between 2013 and 2012.

Average interest-bearing liabilities increased $10,986 in 2013 from 2012 levels, while average net free funds (the total of non-interest bearing demand deposits, accrued expenses, other liabilities and stockholders' equity less non-interest earning assets) increased $4,812. The increase in average interest-bearing liabilities is primarily due to increases in demand deposits and FHLB advances. The increase in average net free funds is primarily due to an increase in non-interest bearing demand deposits and a reduction in non-interest earning assets. Average non-interest bearing demand deposits increased $2,815 or 15.02%, while average non-interest earning assets decreased $2,028 or 12.58%. Average interest-bearing deposits increased $759, or 0.17% to $435,705 . Interest expense on interest-bearing deposits decreased $32 during 2013 from the volume and mix changes and decreased $539 from the impact of the rate environment, resulting in an aggregate decrease of $571 in interest expense on interest-bearing deposits.

Rate/Volume Analysis. The following table presents the dollar amount of changes in interest income and interest expense for the components of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities that are presented in the preceding table. For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes attributable to: (1) changes in volume, which are changes in the average outstanding balances multiplied by the prior period rate (i.e. holding the initial rate constant); and (2) changes in rate, which are changes in average interest rates multiplied by the prior period volume (i.e. holding the initial balance constant). Changes due to both rate and volume which cannot be segregated have been allocated in proportion to the relationship of the dollar amounts of the change in each.

Provision for Loan Losses. We determine our provision for loan losses ("provision", or "PLL"), based on our desire to provide an adequate allowance for loan losses ("ALL") to reflect probable incurred credit losses in our loan portfolio. Based on increased historical charge off ratios and the negative influence of certain qualitative and general economic factors discussed above under " Critical Accounting Estimates - Allowance for Loan Losses ", the provision for loan losses necessary to ensure an adequate allowance for loan losses continues to remain at elevated levels compared to industry averages.

Net loan charge-offs for the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were $2,708 and $3,593 , respectively. Net charge-offs to average loans were 0.62% for 2013 compared to 0.84% for 2012 . For 2013 , non-performing loans decreased by $1,933 to $2,608 from $4,508 at September 30, 2012 . Refer to the "Risk Management and the Allowance for Loan Losses" section below for more information related to non-performing loans.

We recorded provisions for loan losses of $3,143 and $4,440 for the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 , respectively. Management believes that the provision taken for the year ended September 30, 2013 is adequate in view of the present condition of the loan portfolio and the sufficiency of collateral supporting non-performing loans. We are continually monitoring non-performing loan relationships and will make provisions, as necessary, if the facts and circumstances change. In addition, a decline in the quality of our loan portfolio as a result of general economic conditions, factors affecting particular borrowers or our market areas, or otherwise, could all affect the adequacy of our ALL. If there are significant charge-offs against the ALL, or we otherwise determine that the ALL is inadequate, we will need to record an additional PLL in the future. See Note 1 "Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Allowance for Loan Losses" to our consolidated financial statements for further analysis of the provision for loan losses.

Non-Interest Income . The following table reflects the various components of non-interest income for the years ended September 30, 2013 , 2012 and 2011 respectively.

Non-interest income was $3,051 for the year ended September 30, 2013 , an increase of $1,379 over the year ended September 30, 2012 . During the year ended September 30, 2013 , we recorded other-than-temporary impairment ("OTTI") on available for sale securities of $797 , compared to $1,332 of OTTI recorded during the year ended September 30, 2012 , due to a smaller portfolio in assets subject to OTTI arising from amortization and sales. Further, net realized gains on sale of available for sale securities were $552 and $243 for the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 , respectively. Service charges on deposit accounts increased due to new deposit products and services.

Non-Interest Expense. The following table reflects the various components of non-interest expense for the years ended September 30, 2013 , 2012 and 2011 , respectively.

Non-interest expense increased $130 (0.75%) to $17,489 for the year ended September 30, 2013 compared to $17,359 for the same period in 2012 . The non-interest expense to average assets ratio was 3.22% for the year ended September 30, 2013 compared to 3.25% for the same period in 2012 .

Salary expense increased $566 to $9,068 for the year ended September 30, 2013 compared to $8,502 for the same period in 2012, due to a one-time settlement agreement expense reversal in fiscal 2012. The decrease in the amortization of the core deposit intangible was due to the Michigan core deposit intangible fully amortizing in April 2012, resulting in a decrease in

amortization expense year over year. Increases in advertising, marketing and public relations costs were primarily the result of increased costs related to (a) a Company awareness campaign and (b) increased community involvement. The decrease in the FDIC premium assessment was attributable to a reduced premium assessment due to the termination of the Memorandum of Understanding formerly imposed upon the Bank (see "Capital Resources" below for more information). The decrease in Professional services expense, was primarily due to an insurance settlement reimbursement received in 2013 for legal fees incurred.

Income Taxes. Income tax provision was $635 for the year ended September 30, 2013 , compared to $161 for the year ended September 30, 2012 . The increase in income tax provision resulted primarily from the income tax effects of income before income taxes of $1,682 for the year ended September 30, 2013 compared to income before income taxes of $367 for the same period in 2012 .

See Note 1, "Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" and Note 13, "Income Taxes" in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion of income tax accounting. Income tax expense recorded in the consolidated statements of income involves interpretation and application of certain accounting pronouncements and federal and state tax codes and is, therefore, considered a critical accounting policy. We undergo examination by various taxing authorities. Such taxing authorities may require that changes in the amount of tax expense or valuation allowance be recognized when their interpretations differ from those of management, based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examinations.

BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS

Loans. Total loans outstanding, net of deferred loan fees and costs, increased to $440,863 at September 30, 2013 , a 3.06% increase from their balance at September 30, 2012 . This follows a 0.92% decrease from September 30, 2011 to September 30, 2012. The following table reflects the composition, or mix, of the loan portfolio at September 30, for the last five completed fiscal years: