Strategic Education Changes Auditors

Ticker: STRA · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: auditor-change, accounting

TL;DR

Strategic Education swapped auditors from PwC to BDO USA, effective Feb 27, 2025.

AI Summary

Strategic Education, Inc. filed an 8-K on February 27, 2025, reporting changes in its certifying accountant. The company previously engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, but has now appointed BDO USA, P.C. as its new independent registered public accounting firm. This change was effective February 27, 2025.

Why It Matters

A change in a company's auditor can signal shifts in financial reporting scrutiny or strategic direction, potentially impacting investor confidence.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing solely concerns a change in the company's auditor, which is a routine administrative event and does not inherently indicate financial distress or operational issues.

Key Players & Entities

FAQ

Who was Strategic Education, Inc.'s previous certifying accountant?

Strategic Education, Inc.'s previous certifying accountant was PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

Who is Strategic Education, Inc.'s new independent registered public accounting firm?

Strategic Education, Inc.'s new independent registered public accounting firm is BDO USA, P.C.

When was the change in certifying accountant effective?

The change in certifying accountant was effective on February 27, 2025.

What is the principal executive office address for Strategic Education, Inc.?

The principal executive office address for Strategic Education, Inc. is 2303 Dulles Station Boulevard, Herndon, VA 20171.

What is the SEC file number for Strategic Education, Inc.?

The SEC file number for Strategic Education, Inc. is 000-21039.

From the Filing

0001013934-25-000009.txt : 20250303 0001013934-25-000009.hdr.sgml : 20250303 20250303133422 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001013934-25-000009 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 14 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250227 ITEM INFORMATION: Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20250303 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Strategic Education, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001013934 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-EDUCATIONAL SERVICES [8200] ORGANIZATION NAME: 07 Trade & Services IRS NUMBER: 521975978 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-21039 FILM NUMBER: 25696386 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2303 DULLES STATION BOULEVARD CITY: HERNDON STATE: VA ZIP: 20171 BUSINESS PHONE: 703-561-1600 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2303 DULLES STATION BOULEVARD CITY: HERNDON STATE: VA ZIP: 20171 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: STRAYER EDUCATION INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19960510 8-K 1 stra-20250227.htm 8-K stra-20250227 0001013934 FALSE 0001013934 2025-02-27 2025-02-27   UNITED STATES 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): February 27, 2025   Strategic Education, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland   0-21039   52-1975978 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 2303 Dulles Station Boulevard Herndon , VA 20171 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)   ( 703 ) 561-1600 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)   N/A (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: ☐                                     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 Exchange Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $0.01 par value STRA Nasdaq Global Select 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

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