Harte Hanks Reports Change in Certifying Accountant
Ticker: HHS · Form: 8-K · Filed: Aug 23, 2024 · CIK: 45919
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: auditor-change, 8-k
TL;DR
Harte Hanks switched accountants, filing an 8-K on 8/23.
AI Summary
Harte Hanks, Inc. filed an 8-K on August 23, 2024, reporting a change in its certifying accountant as of August 20, 2024. The filing also includes financial statements and exhibits. The company, previously known as Harte Hanks Communications Inc. and Harte Hanks Newspapers Inc., is incorporated in Delaware and based in Chelmsford, MA.
Why It Matters
A change in a company's auditor can signal potential concerns about financial reporting or internal controls, prompting closer scrutiny from investors.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Changes in certifying accountants can sometimes indicate underlying issues with financial reporting or internal controls, warranting investor attention.
Key Players & Entities
- Harte Hanks, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- Harte Hanks Communications Inc. (company) — Former Company Name
- Harte Hanks Newspapers Inc. (company) — Former Company Name
- August 20, 2024 (date) — Date of Earliest Event Reported
- August 23, 2024 (date) — Filing Date
FAQ
What is the primary reason for the change in Harte Hanks' certifying accountant?
The filing does not explicitly state the reason for the change in certifying accountant, only that it occurred as of August 20, 2024.
When was the change in Harte Hanks' certifying accountant reported?
The change was reported in an 8-K filing dated August 23, 2024.
What was Harte Hanks' former name?
Harte Hanks, Inc. was formerly known as Harte Hanks Communications Inc. and Harte Hanks Newspapers Inc.
Where is Harte Hanks, Inc. incorporated?
Harte Hanks, Inc. is incorporated in Delaware.
What is the business address of Harte Hanks, Inc.?
The business address of Harte Hanks, Inc. is 1 Executive Drive, Suite 303, Chelmsford, MA 01824.
Filing Stats: 746 words · 3 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 12 · Accepted 2024-08-23 16:16:45
Filing Documents
- hhs-20240820.htm (8-K) — 25KB
- a202408238-kex161.htm (EX-16.1) — 3KB
- image.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 46KB
- 0000045919-24-000075.txt ( ) — 241KB
- hhs-20240820.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- hhs-20240820_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 15KB
- hhs-20240820_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 24KB
- hhs-20240820_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 15KB
- hhs-20240820_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
01 Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
Item 4.01 Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant. After conducting a competitive process, on August 20, 2024, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Audit Committee") of Harte Hanks, Inc. (the "Company") approved the appointment of Wolf & Company, P.C. ("Wolf") as the new independent registered public accounting firm for the Company, subject to Wolf's completion of its customary client acceptance procedures. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 ("fiscal 2023"), and for the subsequent interim period through August 20, 2024, no individual within, or on behalf of the Company, consulted Wolf regarding any of the matters set forth in Item 304(a)(2)(i) or (ii) of Regulation S-K ("Regulation S-K") of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") through that date. On August 20, 2024, the Audit Committee also dismissed Baker Tilly US LLP ("BT") as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm, effective as of that date. BT's report on the Company's consolidated financial statements for the period ended December 31, 2022 and 2023, did not contain an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 and 2023, and in the subsequent interim period through August 20, 2024, there were no "disagreements" (as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K and the related instructions) with BT on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreement, if not resolved to the satisfaction of BT, would have caused BT to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with BT's report. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and in the subsequent interim period through August 20, 2024, there were no "reportable events" (as defined under Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K). The Company has
01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit No Description 16.1 Letter from Baker Tilly LLP to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Dated August 23, 2024 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) SIGNATURE 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. HARTE HANKS, INC. Date: August 23, 2024 By: /s/ David Garrison David Garrison Chief Financial Officer