Espey Mfg. & Electronics Changes Auditors
Ticker: ESP · Form: 8-K · Filed: Oct 1, 2025 · CIK: 33533
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Espey Mfg & Electronics Corp (ESP) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 1 |
| Reading Time | 2 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: auditor-change, accounting
TL;DR
Espey Mfg. & Electronics swapped auditors, bringing in BDO USA, LLP and parting ways with Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP.
AI Summary
Espey Mfg. & Electronics Corp. filed an 8-K on October 1, 2025, to report a change in its certifying accountant. The company has appointed BDO USA, LLP as its new independent registered public accounting firm, effective September 30, 2025. This change follows the resignation of the previous auditor, Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP.
Why It Matters
A change in auditors can sometimes signal underlying issues or a desire for a fresh perspective on financial reporting, which investors should monitor.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Changes in auditors can sometimes precede or coincide with financial irregularities or a change in business strategy, warranting closer investor scrutiny.
Key Players & Entities
- ESPEY MFG. & ELECTRONICS CORP. (company) — Registrant
- BDO USA, LLP (company) — New independent registered public accounting firm
- Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP (company) — Resigned independent registered public accounting firm
- September 30, 2025 (date) — Effective date of change in accountant
- October 1, 2025 (date) — Filing date of the 8-K
FAQ
Who is the new independent registered public accounting firm for Espey Mfg. & Electronics Corp.?
The new independent registered public accounting firm is BDO USA, LLP.
When was the change in certifying accountant effective?
The change was effective September 30, 2025.
Who was the previous independent registered public accounting firm?
The previous independent registered public accounting firm was Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP.
What is the filing date of this Form 8-K?
This Form 8-K was filed on October 1, 2025.
What is the primary reason for this 8-K filing?
The primary reason for this 8-K filing is to report a change in the registrant's certifying accountant.
Filing Stats: 407 words · 2 min read · ~1 pages · Grade level 11 · Accepted 2025-10-01 14:36:27
Filing Documents
- form8k-34742_esp.htm (8-K) — 21KB
- image_001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 5KB
- 0001174947-25-001258.txt ( ) — 196KB
- esp-20250930.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- esp-20250930_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 34KB
- esp-20250930_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 22KB
- form8k-34742_esp_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB
01 Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
Item 4.01 Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant. On September 30, 2025, the Company engaged WithumSmith+Brown, PC ("Withum") to audit the Company's financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2026. Withum is the successor to Freed Maxick, P.C. ("FM"), the Company's prior auditing firm. On August 1, 2025 Withum issued a press release reporting that FM had joined its practice with Withum.
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 hereunto duly authorized. Date: October 1, 2025 ESPEY MFG. & ELECTRONICS CORP. By: /s/ Kaitlyn O'Neil Kaitlyn O'Neil Principal Financial Officer 1