DarkPulse, Inc. (DPLS): auditor change — DarkPulse dismisses auditor Mazars, cites going concern and material weaknesses; appoints Fruci & Associates

DarkPulse, Inc.

Dismissed Mazars USA LLP as independent auditor effective July 28, 2023; board approved.
Mazars' June 23, 2023 report included a going-concern emphasis and disclosed material weaknesses in internal control.
No disagreements on accounting principles; Mazars provided a letter agreeing with disclosures (Exhibit 16.1).
Appointed Fruci & Associates II, PLLC as new auditor on July 31, 2023, for fiscal year ending Dec 31, 2023.
No prior consultations with Fruci on accounting principles or audit opinions.

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

DarkPulse, Inc. engaged Fruci & Associates II, PLLC as its auditor.

Action: engagement
Auditor: Fruci & Associates II, PLLC

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On July 31, 2023, the Company engaged Fruci & Associates II, PLLC (“ Fruci ”) to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2023.

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

DarkPulse, Inc. dismissed Mazars USA LLP as its auditor.

Action: dismissal
Auditor: Mazars USA LLP
Successor: Fruci & Associates II, PLLC

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On July 28, 2023 (the “ Effective Date ”), DarkPulse, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), dismissed Mazars USA LLP (“ Mazars ”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.

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