Algorhythm Holdings Changes Certifying Accountant
Ticker: RIME · Form: 8-K · Filed: Oct 9, 2025 · CIK: 923601
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Algorhythm Holdings, Inc. (RIME) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 3 |
| Reading Time | 4 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.01 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: auditor-change, corporate-action
TL;DR
Algorhythm Holdings (ALGO) switched auditors on Oct 6. Keep an eye on their next filings.
AI Summary
Algorhythm Holdings, Inc. filed an 8-K on October 9, 2025, reporting a change in its certifying accountant as of October 6, 2025. The company, formerly known as Singing Machine Co Inc, is incorporated in Delaware and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Why It Matters
A change in a company's auditor can signal potential issues with financial reporting or a strategic shift in how the company presents its financials.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Changes in certifying accountants can sometimes precede or indicate underlying financial reporting concerns.
Key Players & Entities
- Algorhythm Holdings, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- Singing Machine Co Inc (company) — Former company name
- October 6, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- October 9, 2025 (date) — Date of report
- Fort Lauderdale, FL (location) — Principal Executive Offices
FAQ
What is the primary reason for the change in Algorhythm Holdings' certifying accountant?
The filing does not explicitly state the reason for the change in certifying accountant, only that it is effective as of October 6, 2025.
When was the change in certifying accountant reported?
The change in certifying accountant was reported in an 8-K filing dated October 9, 2025.
What was Algorhythm Holdings' former name?
Algorhythm Holdings, Inc. was formerly known as Singing Machine Co Inc.
Where are Algorhythm Holdings' principal executive offices located?
Algorhythm Holdings' principal executive offices are located at 6301 NW 5th Way, Suite 2900, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.
What is the SIC code for Algorhythm Holdings?
The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for Algorhythm Holdings is 3652, which corresponds to PHONOGRAPH RECORDS & PRERECORDED AUDIO TAPES & DISKS.
Filing Stats: 954 words · 4 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 15.2 · Accepted 2025-10-09 16:30:46
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — ch registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share RIME The Nasdaq Stock Mar
Filing Documents
- form8-k.htm (8-K) — 47KB
- ex16-1.htm (EX-16.1) — 6KB
- 0001493152-25-017614.txt ( ) — 217KB
- rime-20251006.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- rime-20251006_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 33KB
- rime-20251006_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 22KB
- form8-k_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB
From the Filing
UNITED SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 6, 2025 ALGORHYTHM HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Delaware 001-41405 95-3795478 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 6301 NW 5th Way , Suite 2900 Fort Lauderdale , FL 33309 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (954) 596-1000 Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions ( see General Instruction A.2. below): Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share RIME The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (The Nasdaq Capital Market) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. Item 4.01 Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant. (a) Dismissal of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm On October 6, 2025, Algorhythm Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") dismissed Berkowitz Pollack Brant, Advisors + CPAs ("Berkowitz") as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm effective on that date. The dismissal of Berkowitz was approved by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company. Berkowitz did not issue an audit report on the Company's financial During the period commencing June 2, 2025, which is the date the Company engaged Berkowitz, through October 6, 2025, which is the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K: (i) there were no "disagreements" (within the meaning of Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K and the related instructions under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")) between the Company and Berkowitz on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of Berkowitz, would have caused Berkowitz to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreements in its reports on the financial statements of the Company for such years; and (ii) there were no "reportable events" (within the meaning of Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K and the related instructions under the Exchange Act), except for the material weaknesses in the Company's internal control over financial reporting as reported in Part II, Item 9A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (as audited by the Company's previous independent registered public accounting firm), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on April 15, 2025. The Company provided Berkowitz with a copy of this Current Report on Form 8-K prior to filing it with the SEC and requested that Berkowitz furnish the Company with a letter addressed to the SEC stating whether or not Berkowitz agrees with the statements made by the Company under Item 4.01(a) of this Form 8-K. A copy of Berkowitz's letter, dated October 9, 2025, is filed as Exhibit 16.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. (b) Engagement of New Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm On October 6, 2025, the Company engaged M&K CPAs PLLC ("M&K CPAs") as the Company's new independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. During the Company's nine-month period ended December 31, 2023, the Company's fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and the subsequent period through October 6, 2025, which is the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K, neither the Company nor anyone on the Company's behalf consulted with M&K CPAs regarding: (i) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed