Hawkins Inc. Changes Certifying Accountant
Ticker: HWKN · Form: 8-K · Filed: Feb 3, 2025 · CIK: 46250
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Hawkins Inc (HWKN) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 3 |
| Reading Time | 4 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: auditor-change, accounting
Related Tickers: HWKN
TL;DR
Hawkins Inc. swapped auditors from Wipfli LLP to CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.
AI Summary
Hawkins, Inc. announced on January 29, 2025, a change in its certifying accountant. The company has dismissed its former independent registered public accounting firm, Wipfli LLP, and has appointed CliftonLarsonAllen LLP as its new principal accountant. This change was approved by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
Why It Matters
A change in a company's auditor can sometimes signal underlying issues or a desire for a fresh perspective on financial reporting.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Changes in auditors can sometimes precede or coincide with financial irregularities or a change in management's approach to financial reporting.
Key Players & Entities
- Hawkins, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- Wipfli LLP (company) — Former independent registered public accounting firm
- CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (company) — New principal accountant
- January 29, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
FAQ
When was the change in certifying accountant effective?
The change in certifying accountant was effective as of January 29, 2025.
Who was Hawkins, Inc.'s former certifying accountant?
Hawkins, Inc.'s former certifying accountant was Wipfli LLP.
Who is Hawkins, Inc.'s new principal accountant?
Hawkins, Inc.'s new principal accountant is CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.
Did the company have any disagreements with its former accountant?
The filing does not mention any disagreements with Wipfli LLP.
Who approved the change in certifying accountant?
The change in certifying accountant was approved by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
Filing Stats: 876 words · 4 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 13.3 · Accepted 2025-02-03 08:23:46
Filing Documents
- hwkn-20250129.htm (8-K) — 33KB
- ex161grantletter.htm (EX-16.1) — 3KB
- 0000046250-25-000006.txt ( ) — 158KB
- hwkn-20250129.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- hwkn-20250129_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 21KB
- hwkn-20250129_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 12KB
- hwkn-20250129_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
01. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
Item 4.01. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant. The Audit Committee (the "Committee") of the Board of Directors of Hawkins, Inc. (the "Company") conducted a competitive process to determine the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the Company's fiscal year ending March 29, 2026. Following the review of proposals from the independent registered public accounting firms that participated in the process, on January 29, 2025, the Committee approved the engagement of Deloitte & Touche LLP ("Deloitte"), as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm, for the Company's fiscal year ending March 29, 2026, subject to execution of an engagement letter. In connection with this appointment, the Committee approved the dismissal of Grant Thornton LLP ("Grant Thornton"). Grant Thornton was previously engaged to audit the Company's consolidated financial statements for the year ending March 30, 2025. The appointment of Deloitte does not affect Grant Thornton's engagement for the year ending March 30, 2025. Grant Thornton's reports on the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024 and April 2, 2023 did not contain any adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, nor were they qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. During the fiscal years ended April 2, 2023 and March 31, 2024, and the subsequent interim periods through January 29, 2025, there were (i) no disagreements within the meaning of Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K and the related instructions between the Company and Grant Thornton on any matters of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure which, if not resolved to the satisfaction of Grant Thornton, would have caused Grant Thornton to make reference thereto in their reports; and (ii) no "reportable events" as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K. During t
01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits . Exhibit No. Description Method of Filing 16.1 Correspondence from Grant Thornton LLP dated February 3, 2025 Filed Electronically 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the inline XBRL document) Filed Electronically
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. HAWKINS, INC. Date: February 3, 2025 By: /s/ Jeffrey P. Oldenkamp Jeffrey P. Oldenkamp Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer