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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
FLUX Flux Power Holdings, Inc.

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

“On January 29, 2025, the Company executed an engagement letter with Haskell & White to engage Haskell & White as its independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending June 30, 2025”
W Wayfair Inc.

Wayfair Inc. engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its auditor.

“On January 28, 2025, the Audit Committee approved the engagement of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) as its new independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, subject to completion of PwC’s standard client acceptance process to be effective immediately following the completion by EY of the audit for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, as described above.”
W Wayfair Inc.

Wayfair Inc. dismissed Ernst & Young LLP as its auditor.

“On January 28, 2025, the Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) of the Board of Directors of Wayfair Inc. (the “Company”) approved the decision to change its independent registered public accounting firm and dismissed Ernst & Young LLP (“EY”) as its independent registered public accounting firm, to be effective upon the completion of EY’s audit of the Company's consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and EY’s audit of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024.”
ISBA ISABELLA BANK CORP

ISABELLA BANK CORP engaged Plante & Moran, PLLC as its auditor.

“On January 27, 2025, (the "Appointment Date") the Corporation appointed Plante & Moran, PLLC ("Plante") as its new independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.”
ISBA ISABELLA BANK CORP

Rehmann Robson, LLC resigned as auditor of ISABELLA BANK CORP.

“Rehmann Robson, LLC resigned as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Corporation, effective after completion of their audits of the Corporation's consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ending December 31, 2024 and internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024, and the issuance of their reports thereon.”
Blue Chip Capital Group Inc.

Blue Chip Capital Group Inc. engaged Hudgens CPA PLLC as its auditor.

“On January 16, 2025, the Board of Directors of Blue Chip Capital Group, Inc. (the “Company”) approved the re-engagement of Hudgens CPA PLLC (“Hudgens”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the Company’s fiscal year ending May 31, 2025”
Blue Chip Capital Group Inc.

Dan Barton, CPA resigned as auditor of Blue Chip Capital Group Inc..

“the Company accepted the resignation of Dan Barton, CPA as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm as of December 29, 2024.”
BNBX BNB PLUS CORP.

BNB PLUS CORP. engaged CBIZ CPAs P.C. as its auditor.

“with the approval of the Audit Committee of the Company's Board of Directors, CBIZ CPAs P.C. was engaged as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm”
BNBX BNB PLUS CORP.

Marcum LLP resigned as auditor of BNB PLUS CORP..

“On November 1, 2024, CBIZ CPAs P.C. acquired the attest business of Marcum LLP (“Marcum”). On January 24, 2025, Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.”
CBRRF Chain Bridge I

Chain Bridge I reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“On January 23, 2025, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Audit Committee") of Chain Bridge I (the "Company") concluded that the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements included in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2024 (the "Non-Reliance Periods"), should no longer be relied on because of the error described below.”
RWAY Runway Growth Finance Corp.

Runway Growth Finance Corp. engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP as its auditor.

“On January 23, 2025, upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee of the Board, the Board approved the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte”) to serve as the Company’s independent registered accounting firm to audit the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.”
RWAY Runway Growth Finance Corp.

Runway Growth Finance Corp. dismissed RSM US LLP as its auditor.

“On January 23, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Runway Growth Finance Corp. (the “Company”) dismissed RSM US LLP (“RSM”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
WidFit Inc.

WidFit Inc. engaged MICHAEL GILLESPIE & ASSOCIATES, PLLC as its auditor.

“On January 23, 2025, the Company engaged MICHAEL GILLESPIE & ASSOCIATES, PLLC, as its new registered independent public accountant.”
WidFit Inc.

WidFit Inc. dismissed BARTON CPA PLLC as its auditor.

“On January 23, 2025, the Company terminated BARTON CPA PLLC ("Barton") as its registered independent public accountant.”
FMBM F&M BANK CORP

F&M BANK CORP engaged Elliott Davis, PLLC as its auditor.

“On the Notice Date, the Company notified Elliott Davis, PLLC (“Elliott Davis”) that it had been selected to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.”
FMBM F&M BANK CORP

F&M BANK CORP dismissed Yount, Hyde & Barbour, P.C. as its auditor.

“On January 23, 2025 (the “Notice Date”), F & M Bank Corp. (the “Company”) notified Yount, Hyde & Barbour, P.C. (“YHB”) of its dismissal as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm effective as of the date YHB completes its audit of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.”
HCMC Healthier Choices Management Corp.

Healthier Choices Management Corp. engaged TAAD, LLP as its auditor.

“(b) Appointment of New Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. The Audit Committee, effective as of January 22, 2025, appointed TAAD, LLP (“TAAD”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the Company’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.”
HCMC Healthier Choices Management Corp.

Healthier Choices Management Corp. dismissed Marcum LLP as its auditor.

“(a) Dismissal of Previous Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm . The Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) of the Board of Directors of Healthier Choices Management Corp. (the “Company”) dismissed Marcum LLP (“Marcum”) in writing as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective”
RICK RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC.

RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC. engaged CBIZ CPAs P.C. as its auditor.

“the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved the dismissal of Marcum and the engagement of CBIZ CPAs P.C.”
RICK RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC.

RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC. dismissed Marcum LLP as its auditor.

“the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved the dismissal of Marcum and the engagement of CBIZ CPAs P.C.”
CIMG CIMG Inc.

CIMG Inc. engaged Assentsure PAC as its auditor.

“anuary 20, 2025, the Company appointed Assentsure PAC (“Assentsure”) to serve as the Company’s independent registered”
CIMG CIMG Inc.

CIMG Inc. dismissed MaloneBailey, LLP as its auditor.

“Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant Termination of Current Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) of the Board of Directors of CIMG Inc. (the “Company”) has approved the termination of MaloneBailey, LLP (“MaloneBailey”) as its independent registered public accounting firm, effective January”
TAVI Tavia Acquisition Corp.

Tavia Acquisition Corp. engaged WithumSmith+Brown PC as its auditor.

“On January 20, 2025, the Audit Committee approved the engagement of WithumSmith+Brown PC (“Withum”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.”
TAVI Tavia Acquisition Corp.

Tavia Acquisition Corp. dismissed Marcum LLP as its auditor.

“On January 20, 2025, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”) of Tavia Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) dismissed Marcum LLP (“Marcum”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective as of January 20, 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.”

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