8-K
filed January 20, 2026, 6:59 PM ET
ticker PCMC
CIK 0001141964
other material
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.55
PCMC auditor resigns (ceased ops); new auditor hired; 10-K delayed by EDGAR Next issue
PUBLIC CO MANAGEMENT CORP
- Auditor Hudgens CPA ceased operations; resigned effective Dec 30, 2025.
- No disagreements or reportable events with Hudgens during past two fiscal years.
- Engaged L J Soldinger Associates as new independent auditor on Dec 31, 2025; board approved.
- Unable to file 10-K on Dec 29, 2025 or Form 12b-25 because SEC had not enrolled company in EDGAR Next; enrollment completed Jan 14, 2026.
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