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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
CORZ Core Scientific, Inc./tx

Core Scientific, Inc./tx dismissed Ernst & Young LLP as its auditor.

“At the same meeting, the Audit Committee approved the dismissal of Ernst & Young LLP ("EY") as independent registered public accounting firm of the Company effective upon the date of the filing of the quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ending September 30, 2022.”
EBET, Inc.

EBET, Inc. engaged BF Borgers CPA, PC as its auditor.

“On November 21, 2022, the Audit Committee approved the appointment of BF Borgers CPA, PC (“BF Borgers”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022.”
EBET, Inc.

EBET, Inc. dismissed PWR CPA, LLP as its auditor.

“On November 21, 2022, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”) of the Company dismissed PWR CPA, LLP (“PWR”) as its independent registered public accounting firm, effective as of such date.”
AGAE Allied Gaming & Entertainment Inc.

Allied Gaming & Entertainment Inc. engaged ZH CPA, LLC as its auditor.

“On November 21, 2022, the Company’s Audit Committee approved the engagement of ZH CPA, LLC (“ZH”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Company’s financial statements commencing fiscal year 2022”
AGAE Allied Gaming & Entertainment Inc.

Allied Gaming & Entertainment Inc. dismissed Marcum LLP as its auditor.

“On November 22, 2022, Allied Esports Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) dismissed Marcum LLP (“Marcum”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm in connection with auditing the Company’s financial statements for fiscal year 2022.”
FZMD Fuse Medical, Inc.

Fuse Medical, Inc. engaged M&K PLLC as its auditor.

“On November 17, 2022, the Board approved the appointment of M&K PLLC (“M&K”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022.”
MAIA MAIA Biotechnology, Inc.

MAIA Biotechnology, Inc. engaged Grant Thornton LLP as its auditor.

“On November 21, 2022, upon the approval of the Audit Committee, the Company engaged Grant Thornton LLP ("Grant Thornton") as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, effective immediately.”
MAIA MAIA Biotechnology, Inc.

MAIA Biotechnology, Inc. dismissed EisnerAmper LLP as its auditor.

“On November 21, 2022, upon the approval of its Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”) of MAIA Biotechnology , Inc. (the "Company"), the Company dismissed EisnerAmper LLP ("EisnerAmper") as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
TSPH TuSimple Holdings Inc.

KPMG LLP resigned as auditor of TuSimple Holdings Inc..

“(the “Company”) is filing this Current Report on Form 8-K/A to amend its Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on November 21, 2022 (the “Original Form 8-K”), in which the Company disclosed that KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) resigned as the Company’s principal accountants. The Company provided KPMG with a copy of the Original Form 8-K prior to the time the Original Form 8-K was filed with the SEC and requested that KPMG furnish the Company with a letter addressed to the SEC, stating whether it agrees with the statements made by the Company in response to Item 304(a) of Regulation S-K in the Original Form 8-K and, if not, stating the respects in which it does not agree.”
VVOS Vivos Therapeutics, Inc.

Vivos Therapeutics, Inc. reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“the Company’s previously issued unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for the Restated Period included in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Restated Period, as originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 16, 2022, should no longer be relied upon.”
AWCA Awaysis Capital, Inc.

Awaysis Capital, Inc. engaged Moore Assurances S.A.S. as its auditor.

“and on November 14, 2022 engaged Moore Assurances S.A.S. (“Moore”) to serve as its independent registered accounting firm”
AWCA Awaysis Capital, Inc.

Awaysis Capital, Inc. dismissed BF Borgers CPA PC as its auditor.

“On November 16, 2022, Awaysis Capital, Inc. (the “Company”) dismissed BF Borgers CPA PC (“Borgers”) as its independent registered accountant”
MELI Kaszek Pioneer Corp

MELI Kaszek Pioneer Corp reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“On November 21, 2022, MELI Kaszek Pioneer Corp (the “Company” or “MEKA”) in consultation with the audit committee of the board of directors of the Company (the “Audit Committee”), concluded that the net loss per ordinary share (“EPS”) in the Company’s previously issued financial statements for the three-months period ended September 30, 2021, the period from May 27, 2021 (inception) through September 30, 2021 and the period from May 27, 2021 (inception) through December 31, 2021 (collectively, the “Restated Periods”) require restatement and should no longer be relied upon.”
TSPH TuSimple Holdings Inc.

KPMG LLP resigned as auditor of TuSimple Holdings Inc..

“On November 17, 2022, KPMG resigned as the Company's principal accountants, effective immediately.”
VYND Vynleads, Inc.

Vynleads, Inc. engaged ASSURANCE DIMENSIONS CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS & ASSOCIATES as its auditor.

“the Company and its Board of Directors discussed alternative auditors, but eventually agreed and engaged ASSURANCE DIMENSIONS CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS & ASSOCIATES (“ASSURANCE”) on October 20, 2022.”
VYND Vynleads, Inc.

Liggett & Webb P.A. resigned as auditor of Vynleads, Inc..

“Webb, CPA, a partner at Liggett & Webb P.A. (“L&W”) and the Company’s auditor informally resigning as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. On November 15, 2022, L&W informed the Company of their formal resignation as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
CREDEX CORP

Frazier & Deeter, LLC resigned as auditor of CREDEX CORP.

“On November 15, 2022, Frazier & Deeter, LLC (“F&D”) resigned as the independent auditors of Credex Corporation”
WKSP Worksport Ltd

Worksport Ltd engaged Lumsden McCormick CPA as its auditor.

“On November 18, 2022, the Company engaged Lumsden McCormick CPA (“Lumsden”) to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective November 18, 2022 (the “Engagement Date”).”
FOMO WORLDWIDE, INC.

FOMO WORLDWIDE, INC. reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“FOMO’s Board of Directors has concluded that previously issued financial statements, covering the three months ended March 31, 2022 and the three months ended June 30, 2022, for which we are required to provide financial statements under Regulation S-X (17 CFR 210), should no longer be relied upon because of errors in such financial statements”
Future Health ESG Corp.

Future Health ESG Corp. engaged MaloneBailey, LLP as its auditor.

“pproved the appointment of MaloneBailey, LLP ("MaloneBailey") as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm”
Future Health ESG Corp.

Future Health ESG Corp. dismissed Marcum LLP as its auditor.

“dismissed Marcum LLP ("Marcum") as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately.”
SNBH SENTIENT BRANDS HOLDINGS INC.

SENTIENT BRANDS HOLDINGS INC. engaged Victor Mokuolu, CPA PLLC as its auditor.

“On November 17, 2022, (the “Engagement Date”), the Company engaged Victor Mokuolu, CPA PLLC (“New Auditor”) as its independent registered public accounting firm for the Company’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.”
SNBH SENTIENT BRANDS HOLDINGS INC.

SENTIENT BRANDS HOLDINGS INC. dismissed Boyle CPA, LLC as its auditor.

“On November 17, 2022 (the “Dismissal Date”), Sentient Brands Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) advised Boyle CPA, LLC (the “Former Auditor”) that it was dismissed as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
AWCA Awaysis Capital, Inc.

Awaysis Capital, Inc. engaged Moore Assurances S.A.S. as its auditor.

“on November 14, 2022 engaged Moore Assurances S.A.S. (“Moore”) to serve as its independent registered accounting firm”
AWCA Awaysis Capital, Inc.

Awaysis Capital, Inc. dismissed BF Borgers CPA PC as its auditor.

“On November 16, 2022, Awaysis Capital, Inc. (the “Company”) dismissed BF Borgers CPA PC (“Borgers”) as its independent registered accountant”
HYMC HYCROFT MINING HOLDING CORP

HYCROFT MINING HOLDING CORP engaged Moss Adams, LLP as its auditor.

“On November 10, 2022, the Audit Committee approved the engagement of Moss Adams, LLP, as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022.”
HYMC HYCROFT MINING HOLDING CORP

HYCROFT MINING HOLDING CORP dismissed Plante & Moran, PLLC as its auditor.

“On November 10, 2022, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”) of Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (the “Company”), approved the dismissal of Plante & Moran, PLLC (“Plante Moran”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
HMMR HAMMER TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS CORP.

HAMMER TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS CORP. dismissed Boyle CPA as its auditor.

“On November 14, 2022, we dismissed as our independent public accounting firm Boyle CPA (the "Dismissal").”
Rebus Holdings, Inc.

Rebus Holdings, Inc. engaged RBSM LLP as its auditor.

“On November 9, 2022, the Audit Committee of the board of directors of Rebus Holdings, Inc. (“Company”) engaged RBSM LLP (“RBSM”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2022.”
REALNETWORKS INC

BDO USA, LLP resigned as auditor of REALNETWORKS INC.

“On November 9, 2022, BDO USA, LLP (“BDO”) notified RealNetworks, Inc. (the “Company”) that it resigned as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
FRHC Freedom Holding Corp.

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

“On November 14, 2022, the Audit Committee (“Audit Committee”) of the Board of Directors of Freedom Holding Corp. (the “Company”), after discussion with management, concluded that the Company’s (i) previously filed Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 and (ii) previously filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for each of the quarterly periods ended December 31, 2021 and June 30, 2022 (collectively the “Prior Financial Statements”), and any reports, related earnings releases, investor presentations or similar communications of the Company’s Prior Financial Statements should no longer be relied upon.”
SHFS SHF Holdings, Inc.

SHF Holdings, Inc. engaged Elliott Davis, PLLC as its auditor.

“On November 8, 2022, the Audit Committee approved the engagement of Elliott Davis, PLLC (“Elliot Davis”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective November 14, 2022, to audit the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2022.”
SHFS SHF Holdings, Inc.

SHF Holdings, Inc. dismissed Marcum LLP as its auditor.

“On November 8, 2022, the Audit Committee of the board of directors (the “Audit Committee”) of SHF Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”), dismissed Marcum LLP (“Marcum”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective as of November 14, 2022, following the filing of the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.”
SPFX STANDARD PREMIUM FINANCE HOLDINGS, INC.

STANDARD PREMIUM FINANCE HOLDINGS, INC. reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“On November 14, 2022, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Standard Premium Finance Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”), after consultation with management and discussions with its reviewing independent registered public accounting firm for its Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2022, concluded that the Company’s previously issued financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021 (the “Relevant Period”) should be restated and should no longer be relied upon.”
SPFX STANDARD PREMIUM FINANCE HOLDINGS, INC.

STANDARD PREMIUM FINANCE HOLDINGS, INC. engaged Assurance Dimensions, Inc. as its auditor.

“On November 14, 2022, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Standard Premium Finance Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) engaged Assurance Dimensions, Inc. to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm to audit the restated consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2021 of the Company”
MCHX MARCHEX INC

MARCHEX INC engaged RSM US LLP as its auditor.

“On November 11, 2022, our Audit Committee engaged RSM US LLP (“ RSM ”), which is an independent registered public accounting firm registered with, and governed by the rules of, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, as the Corporation’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
MCHX MARCHEX INC

MARCHEX INC dismissed Moss Adams LLP as its auditor.

“On November 11, 2022, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Marchex, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Corporation ” and “ Marchex ”) dismissed Moss Adams LLP (“ Moss Adams ”) as its independent registered public accounting firm.”
KOAN Resonate Blends, Inc.

Resonate Blends, Inc. engaged Victor Mokuolu, CPA PLLC as its auditor.

“the Company engaged Victor Mokuolu, CPA PLLC (the “New Accountant”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm”
KOAN Resonate Blends, Inc.

Boyle CPA, LLC resigned as auditor of Resonate Blends, Inc..

“On November 11, 2022, Boyle CPA, LLC (the “Former Accountant”) resigned as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm”
STRS STRATUS PROPERTIES INC

STRATUS PROPERTIES INC engaged CohnReznick LLP as its auditor.

“the Audit Committee of Stratus’ Board of Directors approved the engagement of CohnReznick to serve as Stratus’ independent registered public accounting firm for Stratus’ year ended December 31, 2022, effective November 15, 2022.”
STRS STRATUS PROPERTIES INC

BKM Sowan Horan, LLP resigned as auditor of STRATUS PROPERTIES INC.

“BKM resigned as Stratus’ independent registered public accounting firm, effective November 15, 2022.”
SEII SHARING ECONOMY INTERNATIONAL INC.

SHARING ECONOMY INTERNATIONAL INC. engaged Olayinka Oyebola & Co. (Chartered Accountants) as its auditor.

“On November 8, 2022, the Company resolved to engage the independent registered public accounting firm of Olayinka Oyebola & Co. (Chartered Accountants) (“Olayinka Oyebola”), the Company’s new independent registered public accountants, which appointment Olayinka Oyebola has accepted.”
SEII SHARING ECONOMY INTERNATIONAL INC.

SHARING ECONOMY INTERNATIONAL INC. dismissed BF Borgers CPA PC as its auditor.

“On November 8, 2022, Sharing Economy International Inc. (the “Company”) notified BF Borgers CPA PC (“BF Borgers”) that the Company had dismissed BF Borgers as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company.”
DSS DSS, INC.

DSS, INC. engaged Grassi & Co. CPAs, P.C. as its auditor.

“Former Accountant”) as our independent registered public accounting firm, with Grassi & Co. CPAs, P.C. (the “New Accountant”) as our independent registered public accounting firm, effective July 1, 2022. The engagement of the New Accountant was recommended and approved by the Board.”
IVFH INNOVATIVE FOOD HOLDINGS INC

INNOVATIVE FOOD HOLDINGS INC engaged Assurance Dimension, Inc. as its auditor.

“We engaged Assurance Dimension, Inc. as our new independent registered public accounting firm as of November 10, 2022.”
IVFH INNOVATIVE FOOD HOLDINGS INC

Liggett & Webb, P.A. resigned as auditor of INNOVATIVE FOOD HOLDINGS INC.

“On November 9, 2022, we were informed by the principal partner of Liggett & Webb, P.A., our independent registered public accounting firm, that the firm was resigning as they no longer were performing public company audits.”
Games & Esports Experience Acquisition Corp.

Games & Esports Experience Acquisition Corp. reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“such unaudited interim financial statements of the Company included in the Q2 Form 10-Q should no longer be relied upon”
GDST Goldenstone Acquisition Ltd.

Goldenstone Acquisition Ltd. engaged Marcum LLP as its auditor.

“engaged Marcum to serve as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company”
GDST Goldenstone Acquisition Ltd.

Goldenstone Acquisition Ltd. dismissed Friedman LLP as its auditor.

“y Friedman LLP (“ Friedman ”), the independent registered public accounting firm of Goldenstone Acquisition Corporation”
RGTI Rigetti Computing, Inc.

Rigetti Computing, Inc. reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“On November 14, 2022, the audit committee of the Company’s board of directors (the “Audit Committee”), based on the recommendation of, and after consultation with, the Company’s management, and as discussed with BDO USA, LLP (“BDO”), the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, concluded that the Company’s previously issued unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the quarters ended March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022 (the “Affected Financials”), each as previously filed with the SEC, should no longer be relied upon and should be restated due to the matters described below.”

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