---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-23-112923"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "WSO"
cik: "0000105016"
company_name: "WATSCO INC"
filed_at: "2023-04-24T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-16T18:16:41.111703+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Watsco dismisses KPMG, appoints Deloitte as new auditor for FY 2023

## Summary
- KPMG dismissed effective upon filing Q1 2023 10-Q; no disagreements or reportable events in prior 2 years.
- Deloitte & Touche appointed for FY 2023, effective for interim period ending June 30, 2023.
- KPMG's audit reports for 2022 and 2021 were unqualified with no adverse opinions.
- Appointment subject to execution of engagement letter and completion of Deloitte's standard client acceptance.
- KPMG furnished a letter to SEC dated April 24, 2023 agreeing with the disclosures, filed as Exhibit 16.1.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-23-112923
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: WSO
- cik: 0000105016
- company_name: WATSCO INC
- filed_at: 2023-04-24T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 4.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/105016/000119312523112923/0001193125-23-112923-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/105016/000119312523112923/d461361d8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Auditor Changes
  WATSCO INC engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP as its auditor.
  - Action: engagement
  - Auditor: Deloitte & Touche LLP
  source text: On April 18, 2023, the Audit Committee notified Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte”) that they had been appointed to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/105016/000119312523112923/0001193125-23-112923-index.htm
- Auditor Changes
  WATSCO INC dismissed KPMG LLP as its auditor.
  - Action: dismissal
  - Auditor: KPMG LLP
  - Successor: Deloitte & Touche LLP
  source text: On April 18, 2023, Watsco, Inc., a Florida corporation (the “Company”), dismissed KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as its independent registered public accounting firm effective upon the filing of the Company’s Form 10-Q for the interim period ended March 31, 2023.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/105016/000119312523112923/0001193125-23-112923-index.htm

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