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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
TWI TITAN INTERNATIONAL INC

TITAN INTERNATIONAL INC engaged BDO USA, P.C. as its auditor.

“On March 19, 2024, the Company engaged BDO USA, P.C. (“BDO”) as its new independent registered accounting firm, as approved by the Company’s Audit Committee and ratified by the Board of Directors.”
TWI TITAN INTERNATIONAL INC

TITAN INTERNATIONAL INC dismissed Grant Thornton LLP as its auditor.

“On March 14, 2024, Titan International, Inc. (the “Company”) notified Grant Thornton LLP (“Grant Thornton”) that it was dismissing Grant Thornton as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
AROW ARROW FINANCIAL CORP

ARROW FINANCIAL CORP engaged Crowe LLP as its auditor.

“(a) The Audit Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors of Arrow Financial Corporation (the “Company”) recently conducted a competitive selection process to determine the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Committee invited several public accounting firms to participate in this process, including KPMG LLP (“KPMG”), the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. As a result of this process, the Committee approved the appointment of Crowe LLP (“Crowe”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, subject to completion of its standard client acceptance procedures.”
AROW ARROW FINANCIAL CORP

ARROW FINANCIAL CORP dismissed KPMG LLP as its auditor.

“On March 14, 2024, the Committee dismissed KPMG as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately.”
GLEI Galaxy Enterprises Inc. /WY/

Galaxy Enterprises Inc. /WY/ engaged Olayinka Oyebola & Co., Chartered Accountants as its auditor.

“On December 20, 2023, we engaged Olayinka Oyebola & Co., Chartered Accountants, as our principal independent accountant.”
GLEI Galaxy Enterprises Inc. /WY/

Galaxy Enterprises Inc. /WY/ dismissed Ahmed & Associates CPA P.C. as its auditor.

“On December 11, 2023, we dismissed Ahmed & Associates CPA P.C. as our principal independent accountant.”
TOKEN COMMUNITIES LTD.

TOKEN COMMUNITIES LTD. reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“management of the Company discussed with GreenGrowth that the Company’s previously issued financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023 and the quarter ended September 30, 2023 (the “ Relevant Periods “) should be restated and should no longer be relied upon.”
TOKEN COMMUNITIES LTD.

TOKEN COMMUNITIES LTD. engaged Beckles and Co as its auditor.

“On March 18, 2024, the Company engaged and executed an agreement with Beckles and Co, (“ Beckles ”), as the Company’s new independent accountant to replace GreenGrowth.”
TOKEN COMMUNITIES LTD.

TOKEN COMMUNITIES LTD. dismissed GreenGrowth CPAs as its auditor.

“On March 18, 2024, Token Communities Ltd (the “ Company ”) dismissed its independent accountants GreenGrowth CPAs (“ GreenGrowth ”).”
MITT TPG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc.

TPG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP as its auditor.

“approved the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP ("Deloitte") as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm”
MITT TPG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc.

TPG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. dismissed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its auditor.

“the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) dismissed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm and approved the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP ("Deloitte") as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm”
DIH HOLDING US, INC.

DIH HOLDING US, INC. engaged BDO AG as its auditor.

“On March 12, 2024, the Audit Committee engaged BDO AG ("BDO") as its new independent registered public accounting firm.”
DIH HOLDING US, INC.

DIH HOLDING US, INC. dismissed Marcum LLP as its auditor.

“On March 12, 2024, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Audit Committee") of DIH Holding US, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company") dismissed Marcum LLP ("Marcum") as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
Real Good Food Company, Inc.

Real Good Food Company, Inc. reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“vely with the year ended December 31, 2022, the “Non-Reliance Periods”), included in the Company’s quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 15, 2023, August 14, 2023, and November 14, 2023, respectively, should no longer be relied upon. During the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company identified certain errors related to differences between the 2022 year-end physical inventory listing and the inventory recorded as of December 31, 2022 (collectively, the “Error”). The correction of the Error will result in both the reduction of the inventory balance and an increase in cost of goods sold previously reported for the year ended 2022, and a reduction of the inventory balance and retained earnings for the above-mentioned quarterly periods in 2023. The Company is currently in the process of assessing the”
Nikola Corp

Nikola Corp engaged Grant Thornton LLP as its auditor.

“Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm On March 13, 2024, the audit committee of the Board of Directors (the "Audit Committee") of Nikola Corporation (the “Company”) approved the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP (“Grant Thornton”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective March 13, 2024.”
Nikola Corp

Nikola Corp dismissed Ernst & Young LLP as its auditor.

“on March 13, 2024, the Audit Committee dismissed EY as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
CSUI CANNABIS SUISSE CORP.

CANNABIS SUISSE CORP. engaged MAC Accounting Group & CPAs. LLP as its auditor.

“Also on March 14, 2024, the sole director of the Registrant appointed MAC Accounting Group & CPAs. LLP ("MAC") to serve as the Registrant’s independent public accounting firm to audit the Registrant’s financial statements for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2024.”
CSUI CANNABIS SUISSE CORP.

CANNABIS SUISSE CORP. dismissed Accell Audit & Compliance, P.A. as its auditor.

“On March 14, 2024, the sole director of the Registrant dismissed Accell Audit & Compliance, P.A. ("Accell") as the Registrant’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
Samsara Luggage, Inc.

Samsara Luggage, Inc. engaged Pipara & Co LLP as its auditor.

“On March 15, 2024, we dismissed Elkana Amitai CPA, LLC (the “Former Accountant”) as our independent registered public accounting firm and, on March 15, 2024, we engaged Pipara & Co LLP (the “New Accountant”) as our independent registered public accounting firm.”
Samsara Luggage, Inc.

Samsara Luggage, Inc. dismissed Elkana Amitai CPA, LLC as its auditor.

“On March 15, 2024, we dismissed Elkana Amitai CPA, LLC (the “Former Accountant”) as our independent registered public accounting firm and, on March 15, 2024, we engaged Pipara & Co LLP (the “New Accountant”) as our independent registered public accounting firm.”
NMHI Nature's Miracle Holding Inc.

Nature's Miracle Holding Inc. engaged WWC, P.C. as its auditor.

“On March 13, 2024, the Company's audit committee approved the engagement of WWC, P.C. ("WWC") as the Company's new independent registered public accounting firm.”
NMHI Nature's Miracle Holding Inc.

Nature's Miracle Holding Inc. dismissed UHY LLP as its auditor.

“ompany elected not to continue the engagement of UHY LLP (“UHY”) serving as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. The termination of the engagement of UHY was approved by the Company’s audit committee.”
ANKM Ankam, Inc.

Ankam, Inc. engaged Dylan Floyd Accounting & Consulting as its auditor.

“On March 15, 2024, the Board of Directors of Ankam, Inc. signed an Engagement Letter with Dylan Floyd Accounting & Consulting as the Company's new independent registered public accounting firm”
FDCT FDCTECH, INC.

FDCTECH, INC. engaged Fortune CPA Inc. as its auditor.

“On March 4, 2024, the Company, based on the decision of its board of directors, approved the engagement of Fortune CPA Inc., Orange, California ("Fortune") to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, commencing March 4, 2024.”
FDCT FDCTECH, INC.

FDCTECH, INC. dismissed Bolko & Company as its auditor.

“On March 4, 2024, the board of directors of FDCTech, Inc. (the "Company") terminated its relationship with its independent registered public accounting firm, Bolko & Company, Boca Raton, Florida ("Bolko"), effective as of March 4, 2024.”
BOTJ BANK OF THE JAMES FINANCIAL GROUP INC

BANK OF THE JAMES FINANCIAL GROUP INC engaged Elliott Davis, PLLC as its auditor.

“At the same meeting, the Audit Committee selected the accounting firm of Elliott Davis, PLLC (“Elliott Davis”) as the new independent registered public accounting firm for the Company’s 2024 fiscal year.”
BOTJ BANK OF THE JAMES FINANCIAL GROUP INC

BANK OF THE JAMES FINANCIAL GROUP INC dismissed Yount, Hyde & Barbour, P.C. as its auditor.

“At a meeting on March 12, 2024, the Audit Committee of Bank of the James Financial Group, Inc. (the “Company”) dismissed Yount, Hyde & Barbour, P.C. (“YHB”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm upon completion of the 2023 audit and filing of the fiscal year 2023 Form 10-K.”
NOVT NOVANTA INC

NOVANTA INC engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP as its auditor.

“Effective as of March 14, 2024, the Board approved the engagement of Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
AKA A.K.A. BRANDS HOLDING CORP.

A.K.A. BRANDS HOLDING CORP. engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, a Delaware limited partnership ("PwC USA") as its auditor.

“On March 14, 2024, the Company engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, a Delaware limited partnership (“PwC USA”), as its new independent registered public accounting firm upon the approval of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company. During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, and the subsequent interim period through March 14, 2024, the effective date of the Company’s engagement of PwC USA, the Company did not consult with PwC USA regarding the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company's financial statements, or any of the matters or events s”
AKA A.K.A. BRANDS HOLDING CORP.

PricewaterhouseCoopers, an Australian partnership ("PwC Australia") resigned as auditor of A.K.A. BRANDS HOLDING CORP..

“On March 11, 2024 (the "Resignation Date"), PricewaterhouseCoopers, an Australian partnership ("PwC Australia"), informed a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (the "Company") of PwC Australia’s resignation as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Company, effective immediately.”
PSQH PSQ Holdings, Inc.

PSQ Holdings, Inc. reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“As a result of the foregoing, on March 11, 2024, the Company and the Audit Committee determined that the Prior Period Financial Statements, as well as any reports, related earnings releases, investor presentations or similar communications of the Prior Period Financial Statements, should no longer be relied upon.”
DNA Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc.

Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP as its auditor.

“On March 13, 2024, the Audit Committee appointed Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte”) as its new independent registered public accounting firm.”
ACLX Arcellx, Inc.

Arcellx, Inc. engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its auditor.

“On March 8, 2024, the Board, upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee, approved the engagement of PwC as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, subject to PwC’s customary client acceptance procedures and the execution of an engagement letter.”
ACLX Arcellx, Inc.

Arcellx, Inc. dismissed Ernst & Young LLP as its auditor.

“On March 8, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Arcellx, Inc. (the “Company”), upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee of the Board (the “Audit Committee”), approved the dismissal of Ernst & Young LLP (“EY”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
RZLT Rezolute, Inc.

Rezolute, Inc. engaged Grant Thornton LLP as its auditor.

“On March 8, 2024, the Company appointed Grant Thornton LLP (“Grant Thornton”) as its new independent registered public account firm.”
RZLT Rezolute, Inc.

Rezolute, Inc. dismissed Plante & Moran, PLLC as its auditor.

“On March 8, 2024, the Company dismissed Plante & Moran, PLLC (“Plante Moran”) as its independent registered public accounting firm.”
CCTC LataMed AI Corp.

LataMed AI Corp. engaged Beckles & Co, Inc. as its auditor.

“On March 12, 2024, the Company appointed Beckles & Co, Inc. CPA (“Beckles & Co.”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm effective as of March 12, 2024. The board of directors of the Company approved the appointment of Beckles. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, and the period from September 30, 2023, through the date of Beckles & Co.’s appointment, neither the Company, nor anyone acting on its behalf, consulted with a regarding (i) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that may be rendered on the Company’s financial statements, and Beckles & Co.”
CCTC LataMed AI Corp.

LataMed AI Corp. dismissed Gries & Associates, LLC as its auditor.

“On March 12, 2024, the Company dismissed Gries & Associates, LLC (“Gries”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
THC Therapeutics, Inc.

THC Therapeutics, Inc. engaged Green Growth CPA's as its auditor.

“the Registrant’s Board of Directors approved the engagement of Green Growth CPA’s ("Green Growth"), as the Registrant’s independent accountant effective immediately”
THC Therapeutics, Inc.

THC Therapeutics, Inc. dismissed Gries & Associates, LLC as its auditor.

“the Board of Directors of Registrant approved the dismissal of Gries and dismissed Gries as the independent certifying accountant for the Registrant that same day”
SONIC FOUNDRY INC

Wipfli, LLP resigned as auditor of SONIC FOUNDRY INC.

“On March 10, 2024, Sonic Foundry, Inc. (the "Company"), received a letter from its independent auditor, Wipfli, LLP ("Wipfli") that they were resigning as the independent registered public accountants for the Company effective immediately.”
CCBG CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP INC

CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP INC reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“management, after discussion with the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, FORVIS, LLP (“FORVIS”), and the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors, determined that the Impacted Statements of Cash Flows should no longer be relied upon due to the inaccuracies described above.”
Monroe Capital Income Plus Corp

Monroe Capital Income Plus Corp engaged KPMG LLP as its auditor.

“On March 13, 2024, the Audit Committee approved the appointment of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) to serve as the Company’s independent registered accounting firm to audit the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. During the two most recent fiscal years and through March 13, 2024, the date of the appointment of KPMG, neither the Company nor any person on its behalf has consulted with KPMG with respect to either (i) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company’s consolidated financial statements or (ii) any matter that was either the subject of a “disagreement” or a “reportable event” as such terms are described in Items 304(a)(1)(iv) or 304(a)(1)(v), respectively, of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Exchange Act.”
Monroe Capital Income Plus Corp

Monroe Capital Income Plus Corp dismissed RSM US LLP as its auditor.

“On March 13, 2024, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”) of Monroe Capital Income Plus Corporation (the “Company”) dismissed RSM US LLP (“RSM”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
Piedmont Lithium Inc.

Piedmont Lithium Inc. engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its auditor.

“on March 9, 2024, the Committee approved the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ("PwC") as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for Fiscal 2024 and the dismissal of Deloitte & Touche LLP ("Deloitte") as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective as of that same date.”
Piedmont Lithium Inc.

Piedmont Lithium Inc. dismissed Deloitte & Touche LLP as its auditor.

“on March 9, 2024, the Committee approved the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ("PwC") as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for Fiscal 2024 and the dismissal of Deloitte & Touche LLP ("Deloitte") as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective as of that same date.”
MONROE CAPITAL Corp

MONROE CAPITAL Corp engaged KPMG LLP as its auditor.

“On March 13, 2024, the Audit Committee approved the appointment of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) to serve as the Company’s independent registered accounting firm to audit the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.”
MONROE CAPITAL Corp

MONROE CAPITAL Corp dismissed RSM US LLP as its auditor.

“On March 13, 2024, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”) of Monroe Capital Corporation (the “Company”) dismissed RSM US LLP (“RSM”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
HLLK HALLMARK VENTURE GROUP, INC.

HALLMARK VENTURE GROUP, INC. engaged OLAYINKA OYEBOLA & CO as its auditor.

“On March 12, 2024, OLAYINKA OYEBOLA & CO (“OOC”), Certified Public Accountants of Houston, Texas, were appointed by the Company to audit our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.”
HLLK HALLMARK VENTURE GROUP, INC.

JLKZ CPA LLC resigned as auditor of HALLMARK VENTURE GROUP, INC..

“arch 12, 2024, our Board of Directors received formal notice that our independent auditors, JLKZ CPA LLC (“JLKZ”), had made the decision to resign as our independent accountants effective March 12, 2024. On March 12, 2024, the Board of Directors voted unanimously to accept the resignation. JLKZ audited the financial statements of the Company for the two years ended December 31, 2022.”

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