8-K
filed March 19, 2026, 7:59 PM ET
ticker BETR
CIK 0001835856
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Better Home & Finance dismisses Deloitte as auditor, appoints BDO
Better Home & Finance Holding Co
- Deloitte & Touche LLP dismissed as auditor on March 16, 2026; BDO USA, P.C. appointed for fiscal year 2026.
- No disagreements with Deloitte on accounting principles or audit scope during 2024-2025.
- Material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting were remediated as of December 31, 2025.
- BDO engagement letter executed March 18, 2026; no prior consultations with BDO on accounting matters.
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