regulatory
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.65
Broad Street Realty, Inc. (BRST): auditor change — Broad Street Realty dismisses auditor BDO, engages Cherry Bekaert; going concern note in prior audits
Broad Street Realty, Inc.
- Audit committee dismissed BDO USA, LLP effective May 1, 2023 and engaged Cherry Bekaert LLP as new independent auditor.
- BDO's reports for FY2022 and FY2021 included explanatory paragraphs about substantial doubt on company's going concern.
- No disagreements with BDO on accounting principles or audit scope, but material weaknesses had been disclosed in prior 10-K and 10-Q filings.
- Company provided BDO with the 8-K; BDO's letter to SEC agreeing with disclosures is attached as Exhibit 16.1.
- During FY2022, FY2021, and subsequent interim period, company did not consult Cherry Bekaert on any reportable events.