regulatory
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.70
Hepion Pharmaceuticals replaces Grassi with RRBB as auditor amid going-concern doubt and material weaknesses
Hepion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Hepion's audit committee approved dismissing Grassi & Co., CPAs, P.C. and engaging Rosenberg Rich Baker Berman P.A. as independent auditor on Sept. 21, 2026.
- Grassi was informed on Sept. 22, 2026 of its immediate dismissal; its reports on 2025 and 2024 included an explanatory paragraph about substantial doubt over going concern.
- Hepion cited material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting described in its 2025 and 2024 10-Ks and 10-Qs for March 31 and June 30, 2026.
- Hepion reported no disagreements with Grassi on accounting principles, disclosures, or audit scope through Sept. 21, 2026; no RRBB consultations were disclosed.