Auditor resignations, dismissals, and non-reliance under 8-K Items 4.01/4.02.
L&L CPAs, PA resigned as auditor of Grapefruit USA, Inc.
“On November 22, 2022, the Board of Directors of Grapefruit USA, Inc. ("Company") received a formal notice of resignation from its independent auditors, L&L CPAs, PA ("L&L"), effective as of such date, because L&L has ceased offering public company audit services.”
Jacksam Corp engaged M&K CPAS, PLLC as its auditor.
“On December 16, 2022, the Board of Directors of Jacksam Corporation (“Company”) approved the engagement of M&K CPAS, PLLC as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm.”
U.S. Lighting Group, Inc. engaged Marcum LLP as its auditor.
“Effective December 12, 2022, US Lighting Group, Inc. (the "Company") engaged Marcum LLP to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Company’s financial statements.”
Planet Green Holdings Corp. dismissed WWC, P.C. as its auditor.
“In connection with the selection of YCM, the Audit Committee dismissed WWC, P.C. (the “WWC”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm on December 20, 2022.”
Planet Green Holdings Corp. engaged YCM CPA Inc. as its auditor.
“On December 20, 2022, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”) of Planet Green Holdings Corp. (the “Company”) approved the engagement of YCM CPA Inc. (the “Successor Auditor” or “YCM”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2022, effective immediately.”
Laredo Oil, Inc. engaged BF Borgers CPA PC as its auditor.
“On December 19, 2022, Laredo Oil, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) engaged BF Borgers CPA PC (“Borgers”) as its new independent accountants, replacing Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P.”
Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. resigned as auditor of Laredo Oil, Inc..
“Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P., whose resignation was accepted by the Company’s Board of Directors on November 29, 2022.”
HireQuest, Inc. engaged FORVIS, LLP as its auditor.
“the Audit Committee approved the engagement of FORVIS, LLP (“FORVIS”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the Company's year ending December 31, 2023”
HireQuest, Inc. dismissed Plante & Moran, PLLC as its auditor.
“O n December 19, 2022 the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Audit Committee") of HireQuest, Inc. (the "Company") with the assistance of management dismissed Plante & Moran, PLLC ("Plante Moran") as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm”
Vitro Biopharma, Inc. reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.
“the Company’s previously issued unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for the Restated Periods included in its Form 10-12G/A, as originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on November 4, 2022, should no longer be relied upon.”
FREQUENCY ELECTRONICS INC reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.
“On December 14, 2022, management of Frequency Electronics, Inc. (the “Company”) concluded, and the Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) concurred, that the Company’s previously issued audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended April 30, 2022 and April 30, 2021, which were included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2022, which was originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on July 14, 2022 (the “Prior Filing”), should no longer be relied upon due to a material misstatement.”
First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. engaged Griffith, DeLaney, Hillman & Lett CPA, PSC as its auditor.
“On December 15, 2022, First Guaranty engaged Griffith, DeLaney, Hillman & Lett CPA, PSC to serve as First Guaranty’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective December 15, 2022 (the “Engagement Date”).”
Castaing, Hussey & Lolan, LLC resigned as auditor of First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc..
“On December 15, 2022, Castaing, Hussey & Lolan, LLC resigned as the independent registered public accounting firm for First Guaranty.”
T Stamp Inc engaged Marcum LLP as its auditor.
“Engagement of New Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. On December 13, 2022, T Stamp Inc. (the “ Company ”) engaged Marcum LLP (“ Marcum ”) as the new independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022.”
CHESAPEAKE GRANITE WASH TRUST engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its auditor.
“On and effective as of December 15, 2022, the Trust engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) as its new independent registered public accounting firm.”
CHESAPEAKE GRANITE WASH TRUST dismissed Grant Thornton LLP as its auditor.
“On and effective as of December 9, 2022, Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust (the “Trust”) dismissed Grant Thornton LLP (“GT”) as its independent registered public accounting firm.”
Haynie & Company resigned as auditor of LGBTQ Loyalty Holdings, Inc..
“On December 9, 2022, Haynie & Company ("Haynie"), submitted their resignation as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company with immediate effect.”
ENNIS, INC. engaged CohnReznick, LLP as its auditor.
“On December 9, 2022, the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved the engagement of CohnReznick to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm”
BKM Sowan Horan, LLP resigned as auditor of ENNIS, INC..
“BKM resigned as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective November 15, 2022.”
BASANITE, INC. engaged Hudgens CPA, PLLC as its auditor.
“On December 12,2022, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Basanite, Inc. (the “ Company ”) engaged Hudgens CPA, PLLC (“Hudgens”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, effective immediately.”
Cleartronic, Inc. engaged Assurance Dimensions as its auditor.
“On October 24, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the engagement of Assurance Dimensions (“Assurance”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the audit of the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2022.”
Liggett & Webb P.A. resigned as auditor of Cleartronic, Inc..
“On October 6, 2022, Liggett & Webb P.A. (“L&W”) resigned as the independent auditors of Cleartronic, Inc., a company incorporated under the laws of the State of Florida (the “Company”).”
Cannagistics Inc. engaged Salberg & Company, PA as its auditor.
“the Company engaged Salberg & Company, PA (the "New Accountant") as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
Cannagistics Inc. dismissed Boyle, CPA, LLC as its auditor.
“On December 8, 2022, the Board of Directors voted to dismiss Boyle, CPA, LLC (the "Former Accountant") as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm and the Company engaged Salberg & Company, PA (the "New Accountant") as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
STRATTEC SECURITY CORP engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP as its auditor.
“On December 7, 2022, STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION (the "Company") dismissed Crowe LLP as its independent public accountants and appointed Deloitte & Touche LLP as its new independent public accountants.”
STRATTEC SECURITY CORP dismissed Crowe LLP as its auditor.
“On December 7, 2022, STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION (the "Company") dismissed Crowe LLP as its independent public accountants and appointed Deloitte & Touche LLP as its new independent public accountants.”
ALICO, INC. reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.
“On December 12, 2022, the audit committee (the “Audit Committee”) of the board of directors of the Company concluded that the Company’s previously issued Financial Statements can no longer be relied upon due to an error identified during the completion of the 2022 10-K.”
ProSomnus, Inc. dismissed SingerLewak LLP as its auditor.
“UHY LLP (“UHY”), Lakeshore’s independent registered public accounting firm prior to the Business Combination, and SingerLewak LLP (“SingerLewak”), ProSomnus Holdings’ independent registered public accounting firm prior to the Business Combination, were dismissed and notified that they will not be engaged to audit Pubco’s consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2022.”
ProSomnus, Inc. dismissed UHY LLP as its auditor.
“UHY LLP (“UHY”), Lakeshore’s independent registered public accounting firm prior to the Business Combination, and SingerLewak LLP (“SingerLewak”), ProSomnus Holdings’ independent registered public accounting firm prior to the Business Combination, were dismissed and notified that they will not be engaged to audit Pubco’s consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2022.”
ProSomnus, Inc. engaged Marcum LLP as its auditor.
“the board approved the engagement of Marcum LLP (“Marcum”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2022.”
InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. engaged Marcum LLP as its auditor.
“On December 11, 2022, the Audit Committee approved the engagement of Marcum LLP ("Marcum") to audit our consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, subject to Marcum's standard client acceptance procedures.”
KPMG LLP resigned as auditor of InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc..
“On December 8, 2022, KPMG LLP ("KPMG"), which had been serving as the independent registered public accounting firm of InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. ("we," "us" or "our"), declined to stand for reelection and resigned as our independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately.”
Concrete Pumping Holdings, Inc. reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.
“On December 8, 2022, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Concrete Pumping Holdings, Inc. (the “ Company ”) concluded that the previously issued unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2022 (the “ Restated Period ”) should be restated and, therefore, should no longer be relied upon”
Kashin, Inc. engaged OLALINKA OYEBOLA & CO. as its auditor.
“On December 7, 2022, we engaged OLALINKA OYEBOLA & CO. as our independent registered public accountant effective immediately.”
Kashin, Inc. dismissed BF Borgers CPA PC as its auditor.
“On December 7, 2022, we dismissed our independent registered public accounting firm, BF Borgers CPA PC., effective immediately.”
AYTU BIOPHARMA, INC engaged Grant Thornton LLP as its auditor.
“On December 12, 2022, the Audit Committee appointed Grant Thornton LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.”
AYTU BIOPHARMA, INC dismissed Plante & Moran PLLC as its auditor.
“On December 12, 2022, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Aytu BioPharma, Inc. (the “Company”) dismissed Plante & Moran PLLC (“Plante Moran”), as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
Boyle CPA, LLC resigned as auditor of CHUN CAN CAPITAL GROUP.
“On December 8, 2022, Boyle CPA, LLC ("Boyle") resigned as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm.”
Financial Strategies Acquisition Corp. engaged MaloneBailey, LLP as its auditor.
“On December 8, 2022, the Company engaged MaloneBailey, LLP (“MaloneBailey”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately.”
TANCHENG GROUP CO., LTD. engaged Onestop Assurance PAC as its auditor.
“On December 9, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the appointment of Onestop Assurance PAC (“Onestop Assurance”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2023.”
TANCHENG GROUP CO., LTD. dismissed Mac Accounting Group, LLP as its auditor.
“On December 9, 2022, the Board of Directors of Bigeon Corp. (the “Company”) approved the dismissal of Mac Accounting Group, LLP (“Mac Accounting”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately.”
South East Asia Development, Corp. engaged Gries & Associates LLC as its auditor.
“Our Board of Directors unanimously approved the engagement of Gries & Associates LLC (“Gries”), 501 South Cherry Street, Suite 1100, Denver, Colorado 80246, as our registered public accounting firm, effective immediately”
South East Asia Development, Corp. dismissed Michael T. Studer CPA PC as its auditor.
“On December 7, 2022, we dismissed Michael T. Studer CPA PC (“Studer”), as our independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately”
Bakhu Holdings, Corp. engaged Michael Studer CPA as its auditor.
“On December 7, 2022, our Board of Directors unanimously approved the engagement of Michael Studer CPA PC (“Studer”), 111 West Sunrise Highway, Second Floor East, Freeport, NY 11520, as our registered public accounting firm, effective immediately, including to report on our financial statements for the year ending July 31, 2023.”
Bakhu Holdings, Corp. dismissed BF Borgers CPA PC as its auditor.
“On December 7, 2022, we dismissed BF Borgers CPA PC ("Borgers"), as our independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately”
OppFi Inc. reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.
“the Prior Financial Statements should no longer be relied upon due to a misapplication of accounting guidance”
Natural Resource Holdings, Inc. engaged JP Centurion & Partners as its auditor.
“On December 8, 2022, we retained the firm of JP Centurion & Partners (“JP”), to audit our financial statements for our quarter ended October 31, 2022.”
JLKZ CPA LLP resigned as auditor of Natural Resource Holdings, Inc..
“On December 8 th 2022, the Board of Directors of Boxxy Inc, a Nevada corporation, approved the resignation of JLKZ CPA LLP (“JLKZ”), as our independent registered public accountant, effective immediately.”
UNITY BANCORP INC /NJ/ engaged Caron & Bletzer, PLLC as its auditor.
“On December 6, 2022, the Plan appointed Caron & Bletzer, PLLC (“Caron & Bletzer”) as independent registered public accounting firm for the Plan’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.”
UNITY BANCORP INC /NJ/ dismissed CliftonLarsonAllen LLP as its auditor.
“On December 6, 2022, Unity Bank (“the Bank”), a subsidiary of Unity Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), dismissed CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (“CLA”) as the independent auditor of the Unity Bank Employees’ Savings and Profit Sharing Plan and Trust (“the Plan”).”
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