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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
AUMN Golden Minerals Co

Golden Minerals Co engaged Haynie & Company as its auditor.

“The Audit Committee of the Company unanimously approved the appointment of Haynie, subject to completion of Haynie’s client acceptance procedures, which were completed on June 22, 2023.”
AUMN Golden Minerals Co

Golden Minerals Co dismissed Armanino, LLP as its auditor.

“The Company’s prior engagement with Armanino, LLP (“Armanino”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm has been terminated by mutual agreement of the Company’s Audit Committee and Armanino.”
REX REX AMERICAN RESOURCES Corp

REX AMERICAN RESOURCES Corp engaged RSM US LLP as its auditor.

“On July 5, 2023, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of REX American Resources Corporation (the “Company” or “REX”) approved the engagement of RSM US LLP (“RSM”) to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2024, effective immediately, and RSM has accepted the engagement.”
REX REX AMERICAN RESOURCES Corp

REX AMERICAN RESOURCES Corp dismissed Deloitte & Touche LLP as its auditor.

“This action effectively dismisses Deloitte as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
ONCO Onconetix, Inc.

Onconetix, Inc. engaged EisnerAmper LLP as its auditor.

“On July 6, 2023, the Audit Committee appointed EisnerAmper LLP (“EA”) to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 and related interim periods.”
ONCO Onconetix, Inc.

Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. resigned as auditor of Onconetix, Inc..

“On June 29, 2023, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. (“MHM”), Blue Water Biotech, Inc.’s (the “Company”) independent registered public accounting firm, informed the Company that it resigned, effective June 29, 2023.”
Transphorm, Inc.

Transphorm, Inc. engaged KPMG LLP as its auditor.

“(b) Engagement of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Also on June 29, 2023, following a competitive request-for-proposal process, the Audit Committee approved the engagement of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, effective immediately.”
Transphorm, Inc.

Transphorm, Inc. dismissed Marcum LLP as its auditor.

“(a) Dismissal of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm On June 29, 2023, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”) of Transphorm, Inc. (the “Company”) dismissed Marcum LLP (“Marcum”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
Trident Brands Inc

Malone Bailey, LLP resigned as auditor of Trident Brands Inc.

“On June 29, 2023, Trident Brands Incorporated (the “Company) received a written notification dated June 20, 2023 from Malone Bailey, LLP (“ Malone ”), its independent registered public accounting firm, to the effect that it has resigned as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. During the Company's two most recent fiscal years for which an audit was completed, Malone’s report on the financial statements of the Company did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion, nor were they qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles, except that in each of 2020 and 2021, Malone’s opinion contained a “going concern” qualification. The audit of the Company’s 2022 financial statements was not completed. During the Company's two most recent fiscal years and the interim period prior to Malone’s resignation, there were no disagre”
PSTL Postal Realty Trust, Inc.

Postal Realty Trust, Inc. engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP as its auditor.

“(the “Company”) have completed a competitive process to review the appointment of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2023. The Audit Committee invited several firms to participate in this process, including BDO USA, P.A. (“BDO”). BDO has served as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm since 2017. As a result of this process, on June 29, 2023, the Audit Committee approved the engagement of Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm and dismissed BDO from that role.”
PSTL Postal Realty Trust, Inc.

Postal Realty Trust, Inc. dismissed BDO USA, P.A. as its auditor.

“The Audit Committee invited several firms to participate in this process, including BDO USA, P.A. (“BDO”). BDO has served as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm since 2017. As a result of this process, on June 29, 2023, the Audit Committee approved the engagement of Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm and dismissed BDO from that role. BDO’s reports on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021 and 2022 did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles.”
Greenrose Holding Co Inc.

Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP resigned as auditor of Greenrose Holding Co Inc..

“On June 29, 2023, Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP (“MGO”) resigned as the independent registered accounting firm of The Greenrose Holding Company Inc. (the “Company”).”
INBS INTELLIGENT BIO SOLUTIONS INC.

INTELLIGENT BIO SOLUTIONS INC. engaged UHY LLP as its auditor.

“on June 29, 2023, the Audit Committee approved the appointment of UHY LLP (“UHY”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending June 30, 2023.”
INBS INTELLIGENT BIO SOLUTIONS INC.

BDO Audit Pty Ltd. resigned as auditor of INTELLIGENT BIO SOLUTIONS INC..

“on June 29, 2023, BDO Audit Pty Ltd. (“BDO”) resigned as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm effective June 29, 2023.”
CHEV Charging Robotics Inc.

Charging Robotics Inc. engaged Elkana Amitai, CPA as its auditor.

“Effective as of the Effective Date, the Board appointed Elkana Amitai, CPA (“New Auditor”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, effective immediately upon the dismissal of the Former Auditor.”
CHEV Charging Robotics Inc.

Charging Robotics Inc. dismissed Liebman Goldberg & Hymowitz, LLP as its auditor.

“On July 3, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), the board of directors of Fuel Doctor Holdings, Inc. (the “Board” and the “Company”, respectively) approved the dismissal of Liebman Goldberg & Hymowitz, LLP (“Former Auditor”) as its independent registered public accounting firm.”
TZOO TRAVELZOO

TRAVELZOO engaged KPMG LLP as its auditor.

“On June 27, 2023, the Board, upon the recommendation of its Audit Committee, approved the appointment of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm for the Company’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2023.”
TZOO TRAVELZOO

TRAVELZOO dismissed RSM US LLP as its auditor.

“On June 27, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Travelzoo, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) of the Board, dismissed RSM US LLP (“RSM”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
XPL SOLITARIO RESOURCES CORP.

SOLITARIO RESOURCES CORP. engaged Assure CPA, LLC as its auditor.

“(“Solitario”) approved the appointment of Assure CPA, LLC (“Assure”) as Solitario’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
XPL SOLITARIO RESOURCES CORP.

Plante & Moran, PLLC resigned as auditor of SOLITARIO RESOURCES CORP..

“Solitario’s prior engagement with Plante & Moran, PLLC (“Plante Moran”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm has been concluded with the resignation of Plante Moran at the request of the Company. The request for resignation of Plante Moran was considered and approved by the Audit Committee.”
AIFC AI Financial Corp

AI Financial Corp engaged Hudgens CPA, PLLC as its auditor.

“(the “Company”) Audit Committee (the “Committee”) approved the engagement of Hudgens CPA, PLLC (“Hudgens”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the Company’s fiscal year ended December 30, 2023 and those interim periods remaining subsequent to the date of the filing of this Current Report on Form 8-K.”
LDDD Longduoduo Co Ltd

Longduoduo Co Ltd engaged Wei, Wei & Co., LLP as its auditor.

“On June 16, 2023, Longduoduo Company Limited retained the firm of Wei, Wei & Co., LLP to serve as its new independent public accounting firm.”
LDDD Longduoduo Co Ltd

Longduoduo Co Ltd dismissed KCCW Accountancy Corp. as its auditor.

“On June 16, 2023 the Board of Directors of Longduoduo Company Limited dismissed KCCW Accountancy Corp. from its position as the principal independent accountant”
TYGO TIGO ENERGY, INC.

TIGO ENERGY, INC. engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP as its auditor.

“On June 28, 2023, the Audit Committee approved the engagement of Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte”), effective immediately, as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023.”
TYGO TIGO ENERGY, INC.

TIGO ENERGY, INC. dismissed Marcum LLP as its auditor.

“On June 28, 2023, the audit committee of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Audit Committee”) dismissed Marcum LLP (“Marcum”), ROCG’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately.”
NPWR NET Power Inc.

NET Power Inc. engaged Grant Thornton LLP as its auditor.

“On June 29, 2023, the Audit Committee approved the engagement of Grant Thornton LLP (“GT”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Company’s financial statements as of and for the year ending December 31, 2023.”
NPWR NET Power Inc.

NET Power Inc. dismissed WithumSmith+Brown, PC as its auditor.

“On June 29, 2023, the audit committee (the “Audit Committee”) of the board of directors of NET Power Inc. (the “Company”) dismissed WithumSmith+Brown, PC (“Withum”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
FATAQ Fat Brands, Inc

Fat Brands, Inc engaged Macias Gini & O’Connell, LLP as its auditor.

“Effective as of June 27, 2023, (the “ Effective Date ”), FAT Brands Inc. (the “ Company ”) engaged Macias Gini & O’Connell, LLP (“ MGO ”) to serve as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm effective as of the same date.”
CHUC Charlie's Holdings, Inc.

Charlie's Holdings, Inc. engaged Mazars USA LLP as its auditor.

“On June 29, 2023, Audit Committee (the “ Committee ”) of the Board of Directors of Charlie’s Holdings, Inc. (the “ Company ”) appointed Mazars USA LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the Company’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2023.”
MMCP Mag Mile Capital, Inc.

Mag Mile Capital, Inc. engaged Fruci & Associates II, PLLC as its auditor.

“ngagement of Fruci & Associates II, PLLC (“Fruci”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm”
IMAQ International Media Acquisition Corp.

International Media Acquisition Corp. engaged Mercurius & Associates LLP as its auditor.

“On June 24, 2023, upon the approval of the Audit Committee, the Company engaged Mercurius & Associates LLP (“Mercurius”) as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, effective immediately.”
IMAQ International Media Acquisition Corp.

International Media Acquisition Corp. dismissed Marcum LLP as its auditor.

“On June 24, 2023, upon the approval of its Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”) of International Media Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”), the Company dismissed Marcum LLP (“Marcum”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
Livento Group, Inc.

Livento Group, Inc. reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“On June 22, 2023, the Board of Directors of Livento Group, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), in conjunction with the SEC Comment Letter: Livento Group, Inc. 10-K/A, the Board, and the Company’s auditors, Olayinka Oyebola & Co, determined that the Company’s December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2022 financial statements in the Company’s previously filled Annual Report on Form 10-K (collectively, the “2022 Relevant Periods”), should no longer be relied upon.”
UNICO AMERICAN CORP

UNICO AMERICAN CORP dismissed Marcum LLP as its auditor.

“On June 9, 2023, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Unico American Corporation (the “Company”) approved the dismissal of Marcum LLP (“Marcum”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, which dismissal became effective June 16, 2023.”
CGC Canopy Growth Corp

Canopy Growth Corp engaged PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP as its auditor.

“Also on June 22, 2023, the Company engaged PKFOD, a nationally recognized auditing firm, as the Company’s independent registere”
CGC Canopy Growth Corp

KPMG LLP resigned as auditor of Canopy Growth Corp.

“On June 22, 2023, KPMG LLP (“KPMG”), which had been serving as the independent registered public accounting firm of Canopy Growth Corporation (the “Company”), declined to stand for reelection and resigned as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective June 22, 2023”
TRLC TriLinc Global Impact Fund LLC

TriLinc Global Impact Fund LLC engaged KPMG LLP as its auditor.

“On June 26, 2023, TriLinc Global Impact Fund, LLC (the “Company”) engaged KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm effective immediately.”
GlobeStar Therapeutics Corp

GlobeStar Therapeutics Corp engaged Fruci & Associates II, PLLC as its auditor.

“approved the engagement of Fruci & Associates II, PLLC (“F&A”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the Company’s fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, effective immediately”
GlobeStar Therapeutics Corp

GlobeStar Therapeutics Corp dismissed M&K CPAS, PLLC as its auditor.

“, and dismissed M&K CPAS, PLLC (“M&K”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
CETY Clean Energy Technologies, Inc.

Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. engaged TAAD LLP as its auditor.

“On June 21, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors and the appointment of TAAD LLP (“TAAD”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm.”
CETY Clean Energy Technologies, Inc.

Fruci & Associates II, PLLC resigned as auditor of Clean Energy Technologies, Inc..

“On June 21, 2023, Fruci & Associates II, PLLC, Auditors (“Fruci”) resigned as the independent registered accounting firm of Clean Energy Technologies, Inc.”
CWBC Community West Bancshares

Community West Bancshares engaged Moss Adams LLP as its auditor.

“On June 21, 2023, upon the completion of its comprehensive selection process, the Audit Committee appointed Moss Adams LLP (“Moss Adams”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023.”
CWBC Community West Bancshares

Community West Bancshares dismissed Crowe LLP as its auditor.

“On June 21, 2023, upon the completion of its selection process, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”), of Central Valley Community Bancorp (the “Company”) dismissed Crowe LLP (“Crowe”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
MSB MESABI TRUST

MESABI TRUST engaged Boulay PLLP as its auditor.

“On June 21, 2023, Mesabi Trust engaged Boulay PLLP (“Boulay”) as its independent registered public accountant to audit Mesabi Trust’s financial statements.”
VTAK Catheter Precision, Inc.

Catheter Precision, Inc. dismissed Haskell & White LLP as its auditor.

“On the same date, the Committee approved the dismissal of Haskell as the Company’s independent registered accounting firm”
VTAK Catheter Precision, Inc.

Catheter Precision, Inc. engaged WithumSmith+Brown, PC as its auditor.

“on June 21, 2023, the Committee approved the appointment of Withum as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023”
AXSM Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.

Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. dismissed Ernst & Young LLP as its auditor.

“On June 22, 2023, Ernst & Young LLP (“Ernst & Young”) was informed that the Committee approved Ernst & Young’s dismissal as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm with such dismissal to be effective as of June 30, 2023.”
AXSM Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.

Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP as its auditor.

“On June 22, 2023, the Audit Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors of Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (“we,” “our,” “us,” or the “Company”) approved the engagement of Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte”), to serve as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 with such appointment to be effective as of June 30, 2023.”
BIOLASE, INC

BIOLASE, INC engaged Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP as its auditor.

“On June 21, 2023, the Company engaged Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP (“MGO”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, effective immediately.”
BIOLASE, INC

BIOLASE, INC dismissed BDO USA, LLP as its auditor.

“On June 21, 2023, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of BIOLASE, Inc. (the “Company”) dismissed BDO USA, LLP (“BDO USA”) as its independent registered public accounting firm.”

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