---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-23-035307"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "QWTR"
cik: "0001487091"
company_name: "Quest Water Global, Inc."
filed_at: "2023-10-04T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-10T04:44:43.731688+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Quest Water Global replaces auditor after PCAOB revokes K.R. Margetson registration

## Summary
- PCAOB revoked registration of independent accountant K.R. Margetson Ltd. effective Sep 26, 2023.
- Margetson resigned at company's request same day; Fruci & Associates II, PLLC engaged Oct 2, 2023.
- Margetson's reports for FYE 2022 and 2021 included going concern qualification but no adverse opinions.
- No accounting disagreements with Margetson; material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting discussed.
- Audit committee approved change; letter from Margetson filed as Exhibit 16.1.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-23-035307
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: QWTR
- cik: 0001487091
- company_name: Quest Water Global, Inc.
- filed_at: 2023-10-04T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 4.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1487091/000149315223035307/0001493152-23-035307-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1487091/000149315223035307/form8-k.htm

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## Key facts
- Auditor Changes
  Quest Water Global, Inc. engaged Fruci & Associates II, PLLC as its auditor.
  - Action: engagement
  - Auditor: Fruci & Associates II, PLLC
  source text: On October 2, 2023, the Company engaged Fruci & Associates II, PLLC (“Fruci”), as the Company’s new independent accountant to replace Margetson.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1487091/000149315223035307/0001493152-23-035307-index.htm
- Auditor Changes
  K.R. Margetson Ltd. resigned as auditor of Quest Water Global, Inc..
  - Action: resignation
  - Auditor: K.R. Margetson Ltd.
  - Successor: Fruci & Associates II, PLLC
  source text: At the Company’s request, Margetson resigned as the Company’s independent accountant effective the same day.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1487091/000149315223035307/0001493152-23-035307-index.htm

This AI-assisted summary is a reading aid. Review the linked SEC EDGAR filing before relying on any specific claim.