SpringBig Changes Auditors to WithumSmith+Brown
Ticker: SBIGW · Form: 8-K · Filed: Apr 11, 2024 · CIK: 1801602
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Springbig Holdings, Inc. (SBIGW) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 3 |
| Reading Time | 4 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: auditor-change, accounting
TL;DR
SpringBig swapped PwC for WithumSmith+Brown as its auditor.
AI Summary
On April 11, 2024, SpringBig Holdings, Inc. filed an 8-K to report a change in its certifying accountant. The company dismissed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and engaged WithumSmith+Brown, PC as its new independent registered public accounting firm. This change was made with the approval of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
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 — A change in auditor, especially without a clear stated reason beyond 'disagreements,' can introduce uncertainty about the company's financial reporting and internal controls.
Key Players & Entities
- SpringBig Holdings, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (company) — Former certifying accountant
- WithumSmith+Brown, PC (company) — New independent registered public accounting firm
- Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (company) — Approved the change in accountant
FAQ
When was the change in SpringBig's certifying accountant effective?
The change was effective as of April 11, 2024.
Who was SpringBig's previous independent registered public accounting firm?
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was SpringBig's previous independent registered public accounting firm.
Who is SpringBig's new independent registered public accounting firm?
WithumSmith+Brown, PC is SpringBig's new independent registered public accounting firm.
Did the company have any disagreements with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP?
The filing states there were no disagreements or reportable events between the company and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Who approved the dismissal of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and the engagement of WithumSmith+Brown, PC?
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of SpringBig Holdings, Inc. approved the dismissal and engagement.
Filing Stats: 897 words · 4 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 15.1 · Accepted 2024-04-11 16:30:46
Filing Documents
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01 Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
Item 4.01 Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant. On April 9, 2024, the Audit Committee of SpringBig Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") approved the dismissal of Marcum LLP ("Marcum") as its independent registered public accounting firm, with immediate effect. The audit reports of Marcum on the Company's consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, 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 Company's two most recent fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 and during the subsequent interim period from January 1, 2024 through April 9, 2024, (i) there were no disagreements with Marcum on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedures that, if not resolved to Marcum's satisfaction, would have caused Marcum to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with its reports, and (ii) there were no "reportable events" as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K, other than the previously disclosed material weaknesses in the Company's internal control over financial reporting related to our lack of accounting personnel with adequate expertise in United States generally accepted accounting principles and inadequate independent reviews and effective controls related to the preparation of consolidated financial statements, related notes thereto, account analyses, account summaries and account reconciliations, as well as information technology deficiencies in the design and implementation of change management and user access controls over financial information technology applications. The Company provided Marcum with a copy of the disclosures in this report prior to filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). A copy of Marcum's letter, dated April 1
01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit Number Description 16.1 Letter from Marcum LLP, dated April 10, 2024, to the Securities and Exchange Commission. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. SPRINGBIG HOLDINGS, INC. April 11, 2024 By: /s/ Jeffrey Harris Name: Jeffrey Harris Title: Chief Executive Officer