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Auditor Changes

Auditor resignations, dismissals, and non-reliance under 8-K Items 4.01/4.02.

8-K items 4.01, 4.02 JSON
SFCX SUPA Consolidated Inc.

SUPA Consolidated Inc. engaged Lao Professionals as its auditor.

“approved the engagement of Lao Professionals ("LAO") to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm”
SFCX SUPA Consolidated Inc.

SUPA Consolidated Inc. dismissed Olayinka Oyebola & Co. as its auditor.

“approved the dismissal of Olayinka Oyebola & Co. ("Olayinka") as its independent registered public accounting firm”
Maquia Capital Acquisition Corp

Maquia Capital Acquisition Corp engaged CBIZ CPAs P.C. as its auditor.

“On May 29, 2025, following the approval of the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors, CBIZ CPAs was engaged, effective immediately, as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
Maquia Capital Acquisition Corp

Marcum LLP resigned as auditor of Maquia Capital Acquisition Corp.

“Maquia Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned direct subsidiary of SPAC (" Merger Sub ") was notified by Marcum LLP ("Marcum") that Marcum resigned as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
CVR CHICAGO RIVET & MACHINE CO

CHICAGO RIVET & MACHINE CO engaged Cherry Bekaert as its auditor.

“On May 27, 2025, the Board engaged Cherry Bekaert (“CB”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, effective immediately.”
CVR CHICAGO RIVET & MACHINE CO

CHICAGO RIVET & MACHINE CO dismissed Crowe LLP as its auditor.

“On May 27, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. (the “Company”) approved the dismissal of Crowe LLP (“Crowe”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately.”
PETRO USA, INC.

PETRO USA, INC. dismissed Green Growth CPAs as its auditor.

“terminated the engagement of Green Growth CPAs ("Green") as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm”
PETRO USA, INC.

PETRO USA, INC. engaged Victor Mokuolu, CPA, PLLC as its auditor.

“On May 12, 2024, the Board of Directors of Petro USA, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), approved the engagement of Victor Mokuolu, CPA, PLLC (“VMCPA”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting, effective immediately”
TRNS TRANSCAT INC

TRANSCAT INC engaged Deloitte as its auditor.

“As previously disclosed in the Original Report, the Company engaged Deloitte as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 28, 2026, beginning with the review of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the quarter ending June 28, 2025.”
TRNS TRANSCAT INC

TRANSCAT INC dismissed Freed Maxick as its auditor.

“on February 6, 2025, the Company notified Freed Maxick of its dismissal as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm effective as of the date Freed Maxick completed its audit of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 29, 2025.”
IDEANOMICS, INC.

Grassi & Co. CPAs, P.C. resigned as auditor of IDEANOMICS, INC..

“(the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) received a letter from Grassi & Co. CPAs, P.C. (“Grassi”), stating that Grassi was resigning from serving as the Company’s independent registered accounting firm.”
GWLL GOLDENWELL BIOTECH, INC.

GOLDENWELL BIOTECH, INC. engaged KCCW Accountancy Corp. as its auditor.

“On January 23, 2025, the board of directors of the Company resolved to engage the independent registered public accounting firm KCCW Accountancy Corp. (“KCCW”), as the Company’s new independent registered public accountants, which appointment KCCW has accepted.”
GWLL GOLDENWELL BIOTECH, INC.

GOLDENWELL BIOTECH, INC. dismissed Michael Gillespie & Associates, PLLC as its auditor.

“On January 23, 2025, Goldenwell Biotech, Inc. (the “Company”) notified Michael Gillespie & Associates, PLLC (“Michael Gillespie & Associates”) that the Company had dismissed Michael Gillespie & Associates as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company.”
Bloom HoldCo LLC

Bloom HoldCo LLC engaged CBIZ CPAs P.C. as its auditor.

“engaged CBIZ CPAs P.C. (“CBIZ”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm”
NXTT Next Technology Holding Inc.

Next Technology Holding Inc. reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“On September 12, 2024, the audit committee of Next Technology Holding Inc. (formerly known as WeTrade Group Inc.) (the “Company”), after discussion with the management of the Company, and in consultation with the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, concluded that financial statements included in the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 filed on May 20, 2024 should no longer be relied upon as a result of incorrect accounting treatment in other income and prior year accumulated deficits, understatement of tax expenses, tax payable and deferred tax liabilities.”
NXTT Next Technology Holding Inc.

Next Technology Holding Inc. reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“concluded that the financial statements included in the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 filed on August 21, 2024 should no longer be relied upon.”
INHD INNO HOLDINGS INC.

INNO HOLDINGS INC. engaged JWF Assurance PAC as its auditor.

“On January 13, 2025, the Audit Committee approved the engagement of JWF Assurance PAC (“JWF”) to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025.”
INHD INNO HOLDINGS INC.

INNO HOLDINGS INC. dismissed Simon & Edward, LLP as its auditor.

“On January 13, 2025, Inno Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) dismissed Simon & Edward, LLP (“S&E”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately.”
Iris Acquisition Corp

Iris Acquisition Corp reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“determined that the unaudited financial statements for the quarters ended June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2024 should no longer be relied upon.”
AREB AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS INC

AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS INC reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“the board of directors of the Company, after discussion with management and GBQ of the matters described above, concluded that the Company’s (i) audited financial statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, as previously included in the 2023 Form 10-K; and (ii) interim unaudited financial statements included in the Subject Forms 10-Q, should no longer be relied upon”
AREB AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS INC

AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS INC engaged GBQ Partners LLC as its auditor.

“Effective May 14, 2024, the Company engaged GBQ Partners LLC (“ GBQ ”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm”
AREB AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS INC

AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS INC dismissed BF Borgers CPA PC as its auditor.

“the Company dismissed Borgers as its independent registered public accounting firm”
LPTH LIGHTPATH TECHNOLOGIES INC

LIGHTPATH TECHNOLOGIES INC engaged BDO USA, P.C. as its auditor.

“On January 13, 2025, the Audit Committee of LightPath Technologies, Inc. (“the Company”) appointed BDO USA, P.C. (“BDO”) to serve as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately.”
PIAC PRINCETON CAPITAL CORP

PRINCETON CAPITAL CORP reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“On January 8, 2025, the Audit Committee of Princeton Capital Corporation, a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), after discussions with the Company’s management and WithumSmith&Brown, PC (“WithumSmith”), concluded that the Company’s previously issued audited financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “Non-Reliance Period”), included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 29, 2024 (the “2023 Form 10-K”), should no longer be relied upon and should be restated to properly summarize certain financial information for Advantis Certified Staffing Solutions, Inc.”
WLSS Welsis Corp.

Welsis Corp. engaged Boladale Lawal & Co. as its auditor.

“(b) Appointment of New Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm On January 6, 2025 , the Board of Directors of the Company approved the appointment of Boladale Lawal & Co. (“BWL”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.”
WLSS Welsis Corp.

Welsis Corp. dismissed Mercurius & Associates LLP as its auditor.

“(a) Dismissal of Former Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm On January 6, 2025 , the Board of Directors of WelsisCorp.”
BIXT BIOXYTRAN, INC

BIOXYTRAN, INC engaged Fruci & Associates II, PLLC as its auditor.

“the Company engaged Fruci & Associates II, PLLC ("Fruci"), PCAOB ID # 05525, as their successor auditor in order to re-audit the Financial Statements for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.”
AIXN AiXin Life International, Inc.

KCCW Accountancy Corp. resigned as auditor of AiXin Life International, Inc..

“On January 7, 2025, AiXin Life International, Inc. (the “Company”) was informed by KCCW Accountancy Corp. (“KCCW”) of its decision to resign from its position as the Company’s independent registered principal accounting firm, effective January 7, 2025.”
VHAI Vocodia Holdings Corp

Vocodia Holdings Corp engaged Pipara & Co LLP as its auditor.

“On January 8, 2025, the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee appointed Pipara & Co LLP (“Pipara”) to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.”
VHAI Vocodia Holdings Corp

Rosenberg Rich Baker Berman, P.A. resigned as auditor of Vocodia Holdings Corp.

“On January 6, 2025, the Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) of the Board of Directors of Vocodia Holdings Corp. (the “Company”) was informed by Rosenberg Rich Baker Berman, P.A. (“RRBB”) that RRBB will be resigning as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm effective January 6, 2025.”
SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC

SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC engaged AOGB CPA Limited as its auditor.

“The Company has engaged AOGB CPA Limited (“AOBG”) as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Company, effective January 13, 2025.”
SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC

Centurion ZD CPA & Co. resigned as auditor of SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC.

“On January 13, 2025, Centurion ZD CPA & Co. (“Centurion ZD”), the independent registered public accounting firm for Scientific Energy, Inc. (the “Company”), resigned from its role as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm in connection with its intention to withdraw from registration with Public Company Accounting Oversight Board ("PCAOB").”
YBGJ Yubo International Biotech Ltd

Yubo International Biotech Ltd engaged HHL LLP as its auditor.

“On December 30, 2024, the Company engaged HHL LLP (“HHL”) as its new independent registered public accountant, effective January 2, 2025.”
YBGJ Yubo International Biotech Ltd

Yubo International Biotech Ltd dismissed Michael T. Studer CPA P.C. as its auditor.

“On December 26, 2024, Yubo International Biotech Limited, a New York corporation (the “Company”), dismissed Michael T. Studer CPA P.C. (“MTS CPA”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm”
MLP MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE CO INC

MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE CO INC reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“the Board, after discussions with senior management, Accuity LLP, the Company’s independent registered public accounts (“Accuity”), and outside counsel, concluded that the Company’s previously issued audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, should no longer be relied upon as a result of the error in recognition of operating revenue described above”
FRGT Freight Technologies, Inc.

Freight Technologies, Inc. engaged TAAD LLP as its auditor.

“On January 6, 2025, the Company engaged TAAD LLP (“TAAD”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm with the approval of the Audit Committee.”
FRGT Freight Technologies, Inc.

Freight Technologies, Inc. dismissed Marcum LLP as its auditor.

“ugust 22, 2024, Marcum LLP (“Marcum”) was retained as the independent registered public accounting firm of Freight Technologies,”
NFiniTi inc.

NFiniTi inc. engaged FM Financial Services LLC as its auditor.

“On January 8, 2025, the Company engaged and executed an agreement with Faiza Mehmood of FM Financial Services LLC (“FM Financial Services LLC”), as the Company’s new independent accountant to replace GreenGrowth.”
NFiniTi inc.

NFiniTi inc. dismissed GreenGrowth CPAs as its auditor.

“On January 7, 2025, NFiniTi Inc. (the “Company”) dismissed its independent accountant GreenGrowth CPAs (“GreenGrowth”).”
FTSP FinTrade Sherpa, Inc.

FinTrade Sherpa, Inc. engaged Davidson & Company LLP as its auditor.

“On January 2, 2025, the Audit Committee approved the engagement of Davidson as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, effective immediately.”
FTSP FinTrade Sherpa, Inc.

Smythe LLP resigned as auditor of FinTrade Sherpa, Inc..

“hey have engaged Davidson & Company LLP (the new auditor “Davidson”) to replace Smythe LLP (the former auditor “Smythe”)”
VHAI Vocodia Holdings Corp

Vocodia Holdings Corp engaged Pirpra & Co. LLP. as its auditor.

“On January 8, 2025, the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee appointed Pirpra & Co. LLP. (“Pipra”) to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.”
VHAI Vocodia Holdings Corp

Rosenberg Rich Baker Berman, P.A. resigned as auditor of Vocodia Holdings Corp.

“was informed by Rosenberg Rich Baker Berman, P.A. (“RRBB”) that RRBB will be resigning as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm effective January 6, 2025.”
DFNS T3 Defense Inc.

T3 Defense Inc. reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“0, 2024 (the “Prior Quarterly Filings”), should no longer be relied upon due to errors identified in the financial statements.”
FLUX Flux Power Holdings, Inc.

Flux Power Holdings, Inc. engaged Haskell & White LLP as its auditor.

“On January 6, 2025, the Audit Committee of the Company completed its selection process and approved the appointment of Haskell & White LLP (“Haskell & White”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending June 30, 2025”
FLUX Flux Power Holdings, Inc.

Baker Tilly US, LLP resigned as auditor of Flux Power Holdings, Inc..

“On January 6, 2025, Flux Power Holdings, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” or “us”) was notified by Baker Tilly US, LLP (“Baker Tilly”) that it would not stand for re-election as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm upon completion of its audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.”
Sustainable Projects Group Inc.

Sustainable Projects Group Inc. engaged AOGB CPA Limited as its auditor.

“On 2 January, 2025 (the “Engagement Date”), the Company engaged AOGB CPA Limited (“AOGB”) as its independent registered public accounting firm for the Company’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.”
Sustainable Projects Group Inc.

Sustainable Projects Group Inc. dismissed Centurion ZD CPA & Co. as its auditor.

“On 2 January, 2025, Sustainable Projects Group Inc. (the “Company”) dismissed Centurion ZD CPA & Co. (“Centurion”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately.”
POTBELLY CORP

POTBELLY CORP engaged KPMG LLP as its auditor.

“On January 3, 2025, after completing a competitive process, the Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) of the Board of Directors of Potbelly Corporation (the “Company”) selected KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the Company’s fiscal year ending December 27, 2025, subject to completion of KPMG’s standard client acceptance procedures and execution of an engagement letter.”
POTBELLY CORP

POTBELLY CORP dismissed Deloitte & Touche LLP as its auditor.

“This process also resulted in the effective dismissal of Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte”), the Company’s prior independent registered public accounting firm.”

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