Energy Services of America Changes Accountants
Ticker: ESOA · Form: 8-K · Filed: Feb 20, 2024 · CIK: 1357971
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Energy Services Of America CORP (ESOA) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 3 |
| Reading Time | 4 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.0001 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: auditor-change, corporate-governance
Related Tickers: ESOA
TL;DR
**ESOA just changed its auditor, a routine but notable event for financial transparency.**
AI Summary
Energy Services of America Corporation (ESOA) filed an 8-K on February 20, 2024, reporting a change in its certifying accountant, effective February 16, 2024. The filing indicates a change in the independent registered public accounting firm, which is a standard disclosure under Item 4.01 of Form 8-K. The company, incorporated in Delaware with IRS number 20-4606266, is headquartered at 75 West 3rd Ave., Huntington, West Virginia 25701.
Why It Matters
Changes in a company's certifying accountant can sometimes signal underlying financial or operational shifts, warranting investor attention to ensure continued financial transparency and integrity.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — A change in certifying accountant is a common corporate event and doesn't inherently indicate a negative situation without further context.
Key Players & Entities
- Energy Services of America Corporation (company) — Registrant
- Delaware (company) — State of Incorporation
- February 16, 2024 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- February 20, 2024 (date) — Filing date
- 75 West 3rd Ave., Huntington, West Virginia 25701 (company) — Principal Executive Offices
FAQ
What was the earliest event reported in this 8-K filing?
The earliest event reported in this 8-K filing was on February 16, 2024.
What is the full name of the registrant as specified in its charter?
The full name of the registrant as specified in its charter is Energy Services of America Corporation.
What is the registrant's state of incorporation?
The registrant's state of incorporation is Delaware.
What is the business address of Energy Services of America Corporation?
The business address of Energy Services of America Corporation is 75 West 3rd Ave., Huntington, West Virginia 25701.
What is the primary item information reported in this 8-K?
The primary item information reported is "Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant" and "Financial Statements and Exhibits."
Filing Stats: 884 words · 4 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 13.2 · Accepted 2024-02-20 16:31:02
Key Financial Figures
- $0.0001 — ch registered Common stock, par value $0.0001 ESOA The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC In
Filing Documents
- tm246718d1_8k.htm (8-K) — 28KB
- tm246718d1_ex16-1.htm (EX-16.1) — 3KB
- 0001104659-24-025559.txt ( ) — 201KB
- esoa-20240216.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- esoa-20240216_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 33KB
- esoa-20240216_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 22KB
- tm246718d1_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
01. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
Item 4.01. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant. (a) Dismissal of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm On February 16, 2024, Energy Services of America Corporation (the "Company") dismissed Baker Tilly US, LLP ("Baker Tilly") as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm. The decision to dismiss Baker Tilly was approved by the Audit Committee of the Company's Board of Directors. The audit reports of Baker Tilly on the consolidated financial statements of the Company for each of the past two fiscal years ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022 did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles. During the Company's two most recent fiscal years ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022 and the subsequent interim period from October 1, 2023 through February 16, 2024: (i) there were no disagreements with Baker Tilly on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedures which, if not resolved to Baker Tilly's satisfaction, would have caused Baker Tilly to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with its reports, and (ii) there were no "reportable events" as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Before filing this Current Report on Form 8-K with the SEC, the Company provided Baker Tilly with a copy of the disclosures contained in this Item 4.01(a) and requested that Baker Tilly issue a letter, addressed to the SEC, stating whether Baker Tilly agrees with the statements contained in this Item 4.01(a). A copy of Baker Tilly's letter dated February 20, 2024, addressed to the SEC, is filed as Exhibit 16.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. (b) Engagement of New Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm On February 16, 2024, the Company engaged Urish Popeck
01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits 16.1 Letter of Baker Tilly US, LLP dated February 20, 2024 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded in the cover page formatted in Inline XBRL) 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, hereunto duly authorized. ENERGY SERVICES OF AMERICA CORPORATION DATE:February 20, 2024 By: /s/ Charles Crimmel Charles Crimmel Chief Financial Officer