Banzai International, Inc. (BNZI): auditor change — Banzai replaces auditor Marcum with Bush & Associates; prior reports had going concern doubt

Banzai International, Inc.

Dismissed Marcum LLP as independent auditor effective April 22, 2025; engaged Bush & Associates CPA LLC for FY2025.
Marcum's reports for FY2023 and FY2024 included a going concern explanatory paragraph but were unqualified.
No disagreements with Marcum on accounting principles or audit scope during past two fiscal years.
Company disclosed material weaknesses in IT General Controls, COSO framework, and financial close process.
No prior consultations with Bush & Associates on accounting matters before engagement.

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Auditor Changes SEC 8-K Item 4.01/4.02 confidence 0.9

Banzai International, Inc. dismissed Marcum LLP as its auditor.

Action: dismissal
Auditor: Marcum LLP
Successor: Bush & Associates CPA LLC

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on April 22, 2025, the Audit Committee approved the dismissal of Marcum LLP ("Marcum") as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately.

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Auditor Changes SEC 8-K Item 4.01/4.02 confidence 0.9

Banzai International, Inc. engaged Bush & Associates CPA LLC as its auditor.

Action: engagement
Auditor: Bush & Associates CPA LLC

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Also on April 22, 2025, the Audit Committee approved the engagement of Bush & Associates CPA LLC ("Bush & Associates") as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, effective immediately.

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