Scientific Industries Appoints New Auditor, Elects Directors
Ticker: SCND · Form: 8-K · Filed: Aug 27, 2025 · CIK: 87802
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Scientific Industries Inc (SCND) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 4 |
| Reading Time | 5 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.5, $200,000 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: auditor-change, board-composition, officer-appointments
TL;DR
Sci Industries switches auditors to EisnerAmper, adds new board members.
AI Summary
Scientific Industries, Inc. announced on August 22, 2025, a change in its certifying accountant, with the departure of WithumSmith+Brown, PC and the appointment of EisnerAmper LLP. The company also reported changes in its board of directors and certain officers, including the election of new directors and the appointment of new officers, along with details on compensatory arrangements for these officers.
Why It Matters
A change in auditors can signal potential issues or a strategic shift for a company, while board changes may indicate new leadership directions or governance adjustments.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Changes in auditors and board composition can sometimes precede significant strategic shifts or financial adjustments, warranting closer observation.
Key Players & Entities
- Scientific Industries, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- WithumSmith+Brown, PC (company) — Former Certifying Accountant
- EisnerAmper LLP (company) — New Certifying Accountant
- August 22, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
FAQ
Who is Scientific Industries, Inc.'s new certifying accountant?
EisnerAmper LLP has been appointed as the new certifying accountant for Scientific Industries, Inc.
When was the earliest event reported in this 8-K filing?
The earliest event reported in this filing occurred on August 22, 2025.
What was the previous certifying accountant for Scientific Industries, Inc.?
The previous certifying accountant for Scientific Industries, Inc. was WithumSmith+Brown, PC.
What other significant events are reported in this 8-K filing besides the auditor change?
The filing also reports on the departure of directors or certain officers, the election of directors, the appointment of certain officers, and compensatory arrangements of certain officers.
In which state is Scientific Industries, Inc. incorporated?
Scientific Industries, Inc. is incorporated in Delaware.
Filing Stats: 1,217 words · 5 min read · ~4 pages · Grade level 14.1 · Accepted 2025-08-26 20:00:32
Key Financial Figures
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- $200,000 — vinsky will receive an annual salary of $200,000 and be eligible to participate in the C
Filing Documents
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- scnd_ex161.htm (EX-16.1) — 2KB
- scnd_ex162.htm (EX-16.2) — 1KB
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01 CHANGE IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT
ITEM 4.01 CHANGE IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT. (a) Previous independent registered public accounting firm On August 22, 2025, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the " Audit Committee ") of Scientific Industries, Inc (the "Company") recommended, and the Board of Directors of the Company (the " Board ") approved, the dismissal of Forvis Mazars, LLP the " Former Auditor ") as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm. The Company engaged the Former Auditor during the period from November 30, 2023 to, August 22, 2025 (the " Engagement Period "). During the Engagement Period, the Former Auditor's reports on the Company's consolidated financial statements did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. Furthermore, during the Engagement Period and through, August 22, 2025, there were no "disagreements," as that term is described in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (" Regulation S-K ") with the Former Auditor on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to the Former Auditor's satisfaction, would have caused the Former Auditor to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with its reports on the Company's consolidated financial statements for such periods. During the Engagement Period, there were no "reportable events" as that term is described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K. In accordance with Item 304(a)(3) of Regulation S-K, the Company provided the Former Auditor with a copy of the disclosures contained herein, prior to the Company's filing of this Current Report on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the " Commission ") and requested that the Former Auditor furnish the Company with a c
01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (a),(b),(c) not applicable (d) Exhibits Exhibit No Description 16.1 Letter of Forvis Mazars LLP to the Securities and Exchange Commission dated August 26, 2025 16.2 Letter of Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors + CPAs to the Securities and Exchange Commission dated August 26, 2025 3 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. SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIES, INC. Date: August 26, 2025 By: /s/ Helena R. Santos Helena R. Santos, President and Chief Executive Officer 4