---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001654954-24-013103"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "LAKE"
cik: "0000798081"
company_name: "LAKELAND INDUSTRIES INC"
filed_at: "2024-10-18T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-30T12:56:55.205482+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Lakeland Industries dismisses Deloitte, appoints RSM US as new auditor

## Summary
- Deloitte & Touche LLP dismissed as independent accountant effective Oct 11, 2024, approved by Audit Committee.
- No disagreements with Deloitte on accounting principles, financial statement disclosure, or audit scope for FY2024 and FY2023.
- Prior material weakness in internal controls over foreign currency translation (2023) was remediated as of Jan 31, 2024.
- RSM US LLP engaged as successor independent auditor for the quarter ending Oct 31, 2024.
- No prior consultations with RSM regarding accounting or auditing issues before engagement.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001654954-24-013103
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: LAKE
- cik: 0000798081
- company_name: LAKELAND INDUSTRIES INC
- filed_at: 2024-10-18T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 4.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/798081/000165495424013103/0001654954-24-013103-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/798081/000165495424013103/lake_8k.htm

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