---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001829126-24-005579"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AERT"
cik: "0001853044"
company_name: "Aeries Technology, Inc."
filed_at: "2024-08-15T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T09:05:49.867196+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Aeries Technology dismisses auditor KNAV, appoints MCA as new independent accountant

## Summary
- 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.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001829126-24-005579
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AERT
- cik: 0001853044
- company_name: Aeries Technology, Inc.
- filed_at: 2024-08-15T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 4.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1853044/000182912624005579/0001829126-24-005579-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1853044/000182912624005579/aeriestech_8k.htm

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