Eco Science Solutions Changes Auditors
Ticker: ESSI · Form: 8-K · Filed: May 24, 2024 · CIK: 1490873
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Eco Science Solutions, Inc. (ESSI) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | May 24, 2024 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 2 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: auditor-change, financial-reporting
Related Tickers: ECOS
TL;DR
Eco Science Solutions (ECOS) just swapped auditors from Weinberg & Company to MaloneBailey, effective May 22, 2024.
AI Summary
Eco Science Solutions, Inc. announced on May 22, 2024, a change in its certifying accountant. The company has dismissed its previous independent registered public accounting firm, Weinberg & Company, P.A., and has appointed MaloneBailey, LLP as its new auditor. This change is effective immediately.
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 restatements or other disclosures that may impact stock price.
Key Players & Entities
- ECO SCIENCE SOLUTIONS, INC. (company) — Registrant
- Weinberg & Company, P.A. (company) — Former Certifying Accountant
- MaloneBailey, LLP (company) — New Certifying Accountant
- May 22, 2024 (date) — Effective date of auditor change
FAQ
Why did Eco Science Solutions, Inc. dismiss Weinberg & Company, P.A.?
The filing states that the dismissal was not the result of any disagreement between the Company and Weinberg & Company, P.A. regarding accounting principles or practices, or any other matter.
When was the change in certifying accountant effective?
The change in certifying accountant was effective as of May 22, 2024.
Who is the new certifying accountant for Eco Science Solutions, Inc.?
MaloneBailey, LLP has been appointed as the new independent registered public accounting firm for Eco Science Solutions, Inc.
Did Weinberg & Company, P.A. audit any financial statements for Eco Science Solutions, Inc.?
Yes, Weinberg & Company, P.A. audited the financial statements of the Company for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2024.
Has Eco Science Solutions, Inc. provided Weinberg & Company, P.A. with a copy of this filing?
Yes, the Company has provided Weinberg & Company, P.A. with a copy of this filing and has requested that Weinberg & Company, P.A. furnish the Company with a letter addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission stating whether it is in agreement with the statements made by the Company in this filing.
Filing Stats: 541 words · 2 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 14.2 · Accepted 2024-05-24 12:41:51
Filing Documents
- essi_8k.htm (8-K) — 22KB
- 0001477932-24-003281.txt ( ) — 130KB
- essi-20240522.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 6KB
- essi-20240522_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 12KB
- essi-20240522_cal.xml (EX-101.CAL) — 1KB
- essi-20240522_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 8KB
- essi-20240522_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 2KB
- essi_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
01 CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT
ITEM 4.01 CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT On May 22, 2024, the Audit Committee and Board of Directors of Eco Science Solutions, Inc. approved the appointment of Fruci & Associates, PS ("Fruci") as the Company's new independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately, to perform independent review and audit services for the fiscal years ending January 31, 2024 and 2023. During the fiscal years ended January 31, 2024 and 2023 and through May 22, 2024, date of engagement, neither the Company, nor anyone on its behalf, consulted Fruci regarding either (i) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered with respect to the consolidated financial statements of the Company, and no written report or oral advice was provided to the Company by Fruci that was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching a decision as to any accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue; or (ii) any matter that was the subject of a "disagreement" (as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K and the related instructions) or a "reportable event" (as that term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K). 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (d) Exhibits. Exhibit Number Description 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Eco Science Solutions Inc. Date: May 24, 2024 By: /s/ Michael Rountree Name: Michael Rountree Title: Chief Executive Officer 3