8-K
filed March 13, 2026, 7:59 PM ET
ticker QCLS
CIK 0001321834
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Q/C Technologies dismisses auditor Stephano Slack, appoints Grassi & Co.
Q/C TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
- Audit Committee dismissed Stephano Slack as independent auditor effective March 9, 2026.
- Prior audit reports for FY2024 and FY2023 contained going concern emphasis paragraph.
- No disagreements or reportable events during the period from October 2023 to dismissal.
- New auditor Grassi & Co. engaged to audit FY2025 financial statements, effective immediately.
- Company provided Stephano Slack with copy of 8-K; Stephano Slack's reply letter filed as Exhibit 16.1.
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