Blue Star Foods Changes Auditors to Marcum LLP
Ticker: BSFC · Form: 8-K · Filed: Sep 23, 2025 · CIK: 1730773
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Blue Star Foods CORP. (BSFC) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 3 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.0001 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: auditor-change, accounting
Related Tickers: BSFC
TL;DR
BSFC swapped auditors from Withum to Marcum, effective 9/22/25.
AI Summary
Blue Star Foods Corp. (BSFC) announced on September 22, 2025, a change in its certifying accountant. The company has appointed Marcum LLP as its new independent registered public accounting firm, replacing WithumSmith+Brown, PC. This change is effective immediately.
Why It Matters
A change in auditors can sometimes signal a shift in financial reporting scrutiny or a desire for a fresh perspective on the company's financial health.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This filing reports a routine change in the company's independent auditor, which is common and typically does not indicate significant financial distress.
Key Players & Entities
- Blue Star Foods Corp. (company) — Registrant
- Marcum LLP (company) — New independent registered public accounting firm
- WithumSmith+Brown, PC (company) — Former independent registered public accounting firm
- September 22, 2025 (date) — Effective date of auditor change
FAQ
When was the change in certifying accountant effective?
The change in certifying accountant was effective as of September 22, 2025.
Who is the new independent registered public accounting firm for Blue Star Foods Corp.?
The new independent registered public accounting firm for Blue Star Foods Corp. is Marcum LLP.
Who was Blue Star Foods Corp.'s previous independent registered public accounting firm?
Blue Star Foods Corp.'s previous independent registered public accounting firm was WithumSmith+Brown, PC.
What is the exact name of the registrant?
The exact name of the registrant is Blue Star Foods Corp.
In which state is Blue Star Foods Corp. incorporated?
Blue Star Foods Corp. is incorporated in Delaware.
Filing Stats: 781 words · 3 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 14.5 · Accepted 2025-09-22 17:42:22
Key Financial Figures
- $0.0001 — nge on which registered Common Stock, $0.0001 par value BSFC OTCQB Indicate by
Filing Documents
- form8-k.htm (8-K) — 39KB
- ex16-1.htm (EX-16.1) — 5KB
- ex16-1_001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 6KB
- ex16-1_002.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 35KB
- 0001493152-25-014518.txt ( ) — 261KB
- bsfc-20250922.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- bsfc-20250922_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 33KB
- bsfc-20250922_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 22KB
- form8-k_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Date: September 22, 2025 BLUE STAR FOODS CORP. By: /s/ John Keeler John Keeler Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer