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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001213900-24-067237"
form_type: "8-K/A"
ticker: "BIOE"
cik: "0001723059"
company_name: "Bio Essence Corp"
filed_at: "2024-08-09T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T10:26:27.068448+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Bio Essence dismisses auditor Keith K. Zhen, CPA, appoints Simon & Edward, LLP effective Aug 1, 2024

## Summary
- Dismissed prior independent accountant Keith K. Zhen, CPA on August 1, 2024.
- Retained Simon & Edward, LLP as new principal accountant; will begin with second quarter 2024 audit.
- No disagreements with former accountant on accounting principles, financial disclosure, or audit scope in past two fiscal years.
- Former auditor provided letter agreeing with disclosures, attached as Exhibit 99.1.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001213900-24-067237
- form_type: 8-K/A
- ticker: BIOE
- cik: 0001723059
- company_name: Bio Essence Corp
- filed_at: 2024-08-09T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 4.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1723059/000121390024067237/0001213900-24-067237-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1723059/000121390024067237/ea0211021-8ka_bioessence.htm

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