CRH Appoints New Auditor, PwC Replaces EY
Ticker: CRH · Form: 8-K · Filed: Feb 28, 2025 · CIK: 849395
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: auditor-change, accounting
TL;DR
CRH swapped auditors from EY to PwC, effective Feb 24, 2025.
AI Summary
On February 28, 2025, CRH Public Ltd Co. filed an 8-K to report changes in its certifying accountant. The company has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its new independent registered public accounting firm, effective February 24, 2025, replacing Ernst & Young LLP.
Why It Matters
A change in a company's auditor can signal potential shifts in financial reporting scrutiny or strategic direction, impacting investor confidence.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This filing solely concerns a change in the company's auditor, which is a routine administrative event and does not inherently indicate financial distress or operational issues.
Key Players & Entities
- CRH Public Ltd Co. (company) — Registrant
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (company) — New Certifying Accountant
- Ernst & Young LLP (company) — Previous Certifying Accountant
- February 24, 2025 (date) — Effective date of new auditor appointment
- February 28, 2025 (date) — Date of report
FAQ
Who is CRH Public Ltd Co.'s new independent registered public accounting firm?
CRH Public Ltd Co. has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its new independent registered public accounting firm.
Who was CRH Public Ltd Co.'s previous independent registered public accounting firm?
CRH Public Ltd Co.'s previous independent registered public accounting firm was Ernst & Young LLP.
When did the change in CRH's certifying accountant become effective?
The change in CRH's certifying accountant became effective on February 24, 2025.
What is the date of this 8-K filing?
The date of this 8-K filing is February 28, 2025.
What specific item is being reported in this 8-K filing?
This 8-K filing reports changes in the registrant's certifying accountant.
Filing Details
This Form 8-K (Form 8-K) was filed with the SEC on February 28, 2025 regarding CRH PUBLIC LTD CO (CRH).