ParkerVision Changes Accountants
Ticker: PRKR · Form: 8-K · Filed: Dec 20, 2024 · CIK: 914139
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Parkervision Inc (PRKR) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 2 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: auditor-change, accounting
Related Tickers: PRKR
TL;DR
ParkerVision dumped BDO USA and hired Marcum LLP as their new accountants, effective immediately.
AI Summary
On December 17, 2024, ParkerVision, Inc. announced a change in its principal accounting firm, with BDO USA, P.A. resigning and Marcum LLP being appointed as the new independent registered public accounting firm. This change was 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: low — The filing solely reports a change in the company's accounting firm, which is a routine administrative event.
Key Players & Entities
- ParkerVision, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- BDO USA, P.A. (company) — Resigning Accountant
- Marcum LLP (company) — Appointed Accountant
- December 17, 2024 (date) — Effective date of change
FAQ
When was the change in ParkerVision's principal accounting firm effective?
The change was effective immediately as of December 17, 2024.
Which accounting firm resigned?
BDO USA, P.A. resigned as ParkerVision's principal accounting firm.
Which accounting firm was appointed?
Marcum LLP was appointed as ParkerVision's new independent registered public accounting firm.
Did the company have any disagreements with the former accountant?
The filing states there were no disagreements or reportable events between ParkerVision and BDO USA, P.A.
What is the ticker symbol for ParkerVision, Inc.?
The filing does not explicitly state the ticker symbol, but ParkerVision, Inc. is a publicly traded company.
Filing Stats: 584 words · 2 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 13.6 · Accepted 2024-12-20 16:55:29
Filing Documents
- prkr20241217_8k.htm (8-K) — 28KB
- 0001437749-24-038132.txt ( ) — 145KB
- prkr-20241217.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- prkr-20241217_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 10KB
- prkr-20241217_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 14KB
- prkr-20241217_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 10KB
- prkr20241217_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
01 Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
Item 4.01 Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant On November 12, 2024, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors ("Audit Committee") of ParkerVision, Inc. (the "Company") approved the appointment of Frazier & Deeter, LLC ("FD") as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the Company's year ending December 31, 2024, subject to completion of FD's standard client acceptance procedures and execution of an engagement letter. On December 16, 2024, FD completed its procedures and accepted its appointment as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm. On December 17, 2024, the Audit Committee executed an engagement letter with FD. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, and through the subsequent interim period through December 17, 2024 (1) neither the Company nor anyone acting on its behalf consulted with FD regarding (i) the application of accounting principles to a specific transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company's financial statements, (ii) any matter that was the subject of a disagreement as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K, and (2) FD did not provide the Company with any written report or oral advice that FD concluded was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching a decision as to any accounting, auditing, or financial reporting issue.
01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits: Exhibit 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, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Dated: December 20, 2024 PARKERVISION, INC. By /s/ Cynthia French Cynthia French Chief Financial Officer