Auditor Changes

SmartKem, Inc. engaged Marcum LLP as its auditor.

“ommittee approved the engagement of Marcum LLP (“Marcum”) as its new independent registered public accounting firm as of”

BDO LLP resigned as auditor of SmartKem, Inc..

“equested and the Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) of the Board of Directors of the Company accepted the resignation of BDO LLP (“BDO”), the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective June 20, 2023.”

Assurance Dimensions, Inc. resigned as auditor of RENEWABLE INNOVATIONS, INC..

“Assurance Dimensions, Inc. ("AD") resigned as our independent accountants previously engaged as the principal accountants to audit our financial statements”

Aridis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engaged Grassi & Co. CPAs, P.C. as its auditor.

“the Company appointed Grassi & Co. CPAs, P.C. (" Grassi ") as the Company's new independent registered public accounting firm effective as of June 16, 2023.”

GAXOS.AI INC. engaged Salberg & Company, P.A. as its auditor.

“Engagement of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm On June 21, 2023, the Audit Committee appointed Salberg & Company, P.A. (“Salberg”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm to”

GAXOS.AI INC. dismissed D. Brooks and Associates CPAs, P.A. as its auditor.

“Dismissal of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm On June 20, 2023, the Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) of the Board of Directors of The NFT Gaming Company, Inc, (the “Company”) approved the dismissal of D. Brooks and Associates CPAs, P.A. (“D. Brooks”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting”

Clubhouse Media Group, Inc. engaged Yusufali & Associates, LLC as its auditor.

“appointment of Yusufali & Associates, LLC, ("Yusufali") Auditors as the Company's new independent registered public accounting firm”

Clubhouse Media Group, Inc. dismissed Fruci & ssociates II, PLLC as its auditor.

“approved the dismissal of Fruci & ssociates II, PLLC, Auditors ("Fruci"), as the independent registered accounting firm of the Company”

VAALCO ENERGY INC /DE/ engaged KPMG LLP as its auditor.

“On June 15, 2023, the Audit Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of VAALCO Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) approved the engagement of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 and dismissed BDO USA, LLP (“BDO”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”

VAALCO ENERGY INC /DE/ dismissed BDO USA, LLP as its auditor.

“On June 15, 2023, the Audit Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of VAALCO Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) approved the engagement of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 and dismissed BDO USA, LLP (“BDO”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”

Medinotec Inc. engaged BDO South Africa Inc. as its auditor.

“On June 20, 2023, we dismissed Mercurius & Associates LLP (formerly known as AJSH & Co LLP) the “Former Accountant”) as our independent registered public accounting firm and, on June 20, 2023, we engaged BDO South Africa Inc. (the “New Accountant”) as our independent registered public accounting firm.”

Medinotec Inc. dismissed Mercurius & Associates LLP (formerly known as AJSH & Co LLP) as its auditor.

“On June 20, 2023, we dismissed Mercurius & Associates LLP (formerly known as AJSH & Co LLP) the “Former Accountant”) as our independent registered public accounting firm and, on June 20, 2023, we engaged BDO South Africa Inc. (the “New Accountant”) as our independent registered public accounting firm.”

CAPSTONE COMPANIES, INC. engaged Assurance Dimensions, Inc. as its auditor.

“On June 14, 2023, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Capstone Companies, Inc (the “Company”) appointed Assurance Dimensions, Inc. (“Assurance Dimensions”) as Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, subject to normal and customary client engagement procedures.”

CAPSTONE COMPANIES, INC. dismissed D. Brooks and Associates, CPAs, P.A. as its auditor.

“On June 14, 2023, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Capstone Companies, Inc (the “Company”) appointed Assurance Dimensions, Inc. (“Assurance Dimensions”) as Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, subject to normal and customary client engagement procedures. On the same day, the Audit Committee dismissed D. Brooks and Associates, CPAs, P.A. (“D. Brooks”) as Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”

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

“the Company, after discussion with its audit committee concluded that its previously issued audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 and unaudited financial statements for the quarters ended March 31, 2022, June 30, 2022 and September 30, 2022 should be restated and no longer be relied upon”

Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. resigned as auditor of Canton Strategic Holdings, Inc..

“On June 14, 2023, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. ("MHM"), the independent registered public accounting firm of Hillstream BioPharma, Inc. (the "Company"), provided the Company notice of its resignation as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm effective as of the earlier of: (i) the date the Company appoints a new independent registered public accounting firm; (ii) the date the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"); and (iii) August 19, 2023.”

Grant Thornton LLP resigned as auditor of Biofrontera Inc..

“the Company’s prior registered independent public accountant Grant Thornton LLP resigned on May 30, 2023, as was disclosed in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K on June 2, 2023.”

Biofrontera Inc. engaged Marcum LLP as its auditor.

“On June 16, 2023 (the “Engagement Date”), Biofrontera Inc. (the “Company”) engaged Marcum LLP (“New Auditor”) as its independent registered public accounting firm for the Company’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.”

Redwire Corp dismissed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its auditor.

“As a result, PwC was dismissed as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately.”

Redwire Corp engaged KPMG LLP as its auditor.

“On June 14, 2023, the Committee approved the engagement of KPMG LLP ("KPMG") as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, subject to completion of KPMG’s standard client acceptance procedures and execution of an engagement letter.”

Webstar Technology Group Inc. dismissed D. Brooks and Associates, CPAs, P.A. as its auditor.

“On the same day, the Audit Committee dismissed D. Brooks and Associates, CPAs, P.A. ("D. Brooks") as our independent registered public accounting firm.”

Webstar Technology Group Inc. engaged Assurance Dimensions, Inc. as its auditor.

“the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Webstar Technology Group, Inc. (the "Company") appointed Assurance Dimensions, Inc. ("Assurance Dimensions") as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023”

Charlie's Holdings, Inc. dismissed Baker Tilly US, LLP as its auditor.

“On June 19, 2023, the Audit Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors of Charlie’s Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”), notified Baker Tilly US, LLP (“Baker”), the Company’s current independent registered public accounting firm, that it would be dismissed from that position effective immediately.”

SES AI Corp engaged Grant Thornton LLP as its auditor.

“​ (b) Engagement of new independent registered public accounting firm ​ On June 12, 2023, the Audit Committee approved the engagement of Grant Thornton LLP (“Grant Thornton”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2023.”

SES AI Corp dismissed KPMG LLP as its auditor.

“On June 12, 2023, the Audit Committee approved the dismissal of KPMG as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm.”

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

“Effective June 16, 2023 (the “Dismissal Date”), the Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Skillz Inc. (the “Company,” “we” or “our”) dismissed Ernst & Young LLP (“EY”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”

Leader Capital Holdings Corp. engaged ARK PRO CPA & CO as its auditor.

“the Board of Directors of Leader Capital Holdings Corp. (the "Company") approved the engagement of ARK PRO CPA & CO ("ARK") as its independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2023”

Leader Capital Holdings Corp. dismissed Centurion ZD CPA & Co. as its auditor.

“the Board of Directors approved the dismissal of Centurion ZD CPA & Co. ("Centurion") as independent registered public accounting firm of the Company, effective immediately.”

SPLASH BEVERAGE GROUP, INC. engaged Rose, Snyder & Jacobs LLP as its auditor.

“he approval of the Audit Committee, the Company engaged Rose, Snyder & Jacobs LLP (“Rose, Snyder & Jacobs”), as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm for the Company’s”

SPLASH BEVERAGE GROUP, INC. dismissed CohnReznick LLP as its auditor.

“(a) Dismissal of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm On June 13, 2023, at the recommendation of the audit committee, the members of the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Splash Beverage Group, Inc. (the “Company”), dismissed CohnReznick LLP (“CohnReznick”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective”

Omnitek Engineering Corp engaged Mercurius & Associates LLC as its auditor.

“On June 14, 2023, our Board of Directors unanimously approved the engagement of Mercurius & Associates LLC (“ Mercurius ”), 5000 Thayer Center Suite C, Oakland, MD 21550, as our registered public accounting firm, effective immediately, including to report on our financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2023.”

Omnitek Engineering Corp dismissed Sadler Gibb & Associates, LLC as its auditor.

“̈ ITEM 4.01—CHANGES IN REGISTRANT’S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT On June 14, 2023, we dismissed Sadler Gibb & Associates, LLC (“ Sadler ”), as our independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately, including to audit our financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2023. The dismissal of Sadler was approved unanimously by our Board of Directors.”

MedAvail Holdings, Inc. engaged SingerLewak LLP as its auditor.

“On June 14, 2023, MedAvail Holdings, Inc. engaged SingerLewak LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm.”

US ENERGY CORP engaged Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. as its auditor.

“ppointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm On June 15, 2023, the Audit Committee approved the appointment of Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. (“ Weaver and Tidwell ”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm for the year ended December 31, 2023, effective immediately upon the dismissal of Plante & Moran as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, subject to completion of Weaver and Tidwell’s standard client acceptance procedures and execution of an engagement letter. During 2022, Weaver and Tidwell was engaged to perform standalone audits of the December 31, 2021 and 2020 financial statements and the related”

US ENERGY CORP dismissed Plante & Moran, PLLC as its auditor.

“pproved the dismissal of Plante & Moran, PLLC (“ Plante & Moran ”) as the Company’s independent registered”

Plante & Moran, PLLC resigned as auditor of VISTA GOLD CORP.

“​ The Company’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.”

VISTA GOLD CORP engaged Davidson & Company LLP as its auditor.

“On June 14, 2023, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”) of Vista Gold Corp. (the “Company”) approved the appointment of Davidson & Company LLP (“Davidson & Company”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”

FOXO TECHNOLOGIES INC. engaged EisnerAmper LLP as its auditor.

“uthorized by the Company to respond fully to the inquiries of EisnerAmper LLP, the successor accountant. The Company provided KPMG with a copy of this report prior to its filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and requested that KPMG furnish the Company with a letter addressed to the SEC stating whether KPMG agrees with the statements made by the Company in this report and, if not, stating the respects, if any, in which KPMG does not agree with such statements. A copy of the letter from KPMG is filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 16.1. (b) Engagement of New Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Effective June 12, 2023, the Audit Committee approved the appointment of EisnerAmper LLP (“EisnerAmper”) as the Company’s independent registered”

FOXO TECHNOLOGIES INC. dismissed KPMG LLP as its auditor.

“(a) Dismissal of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm On June 12, 2023, the Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) of the Board of Directors of FOXO Technologies Inc. (the “Company”) approved the dismissal of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”

Baker Tilly US, LLP resigned as auditor of WM TECHNOLOGY, INC..

“(the “Company”) was notified by Baker Tilly US, LLP (“Baker Tilly”), the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company, of its decision to resign as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company due to staffing constraints within Baker Tilly. The resignation is effective immediately following the filing of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.”

A10 Networks, Inc. engaged Grant Thornton LLP as its auditor.

“On June 13, 2023, following a competitive request-for-proposal process, the Audit Committee approved the engagement of Grant Thornton LLP (“ Grant Thornton ”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, effective immediately.”

A10 Networks, Inc. dismissed Armanino LLP as its auditor.

“On June 8, 2023, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of A10 Networks, Inc. (the “ Company ”) dismissed Armanino LLP (“ Armanino ”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately.”

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

“the Company’s Board of Directors appointed Fruci & Associates II, PLLC (“Fruci”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm”

SRCO, C.P.A., Professional Corporation resigned as auditor of FORMATION MINERALS, INC..

“SRCO, C.P.A., Professional Corporation (“SRCO”) resigned as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm”

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

“On January 26, 2023, the Company’s management, the Audit Committee and the Board determined that the Company’s previously audited financial statements and related disclosures for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020 and for the period then ended should no longer be relied upon because of material errors contained in those financial statements.”

Party City Holdco Inc. reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“on June 6, 2023, the Audit Committee concluded, after discussion with the Company’s management and EY, that the interim unaudited financial statements included within the Third Quarter Form 10-Q should no longer be relied upon.”

Ernst & Young LLP resigned as auditor of Party City Holdco Inc..

“On June 5, 2023, the Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) of the Board of Directors of Party City Holdco Inc. (the “Company”) received a letter from Ernst & Young LLP (“EY”) stating that EY had resigned as the Company’s independent registered accounting firm for the year ended December 31, 2022.”

Personalis, Inc. engaged BDO USA, LLP as its auditor.

“(b) Engagement of New Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm On June 6, 2023, the Audit Committee approved the engagement of BDO USA, LLP ("BDO") as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023.”

Personalis, Inc. dismissed Deloitte & Touche LLP as its auditor.

“On June 6, 2023, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”) of Personalis, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), dismissed Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”

DUO WORLD INC engaged CNGSN and Associates LLP as its auditor.

“The Company has engaged CNGSN and Associates LLP, Bengaluru, to serve as the independent registered public accounting firm responsible for auditing the Company’s financial statements. The engagement of CNGSN and Associates LLP, effective May 16, 2023, was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors.”