other material
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.55
Aeries Technology dismisses auditor KNAV, appoints MCA as new independent accountant
Aeries Technology, Inc.
- Audit committee dismissed KNAV CPA LLP on Aug 11, 2024; replaced by Manohar Chowdhry & Associates (MCA) for FY2024 and FY2023 audits.
- KNAV had raised need for expanded revenue recognition procedures in Middle East and APAC; company cites need for auditor near India operations.
- Prior material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting continue from Dec 2023 (segregation of duties, recording, monitoring).
- KNAV's report on prior financials included explanatory paragraph about restatement; no disagreements existed.