Wesbanco Changes Auditors
Ticker: WSBCO · Form: 8-K · Filed: Oct 24, 2025 · CIK: 203596
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: auditor-change, accounting
Related Tickers: WSBC
TL;DR
Wesbanco just swapped auditors from PwC to BKD, effective Oct 22, 2025.
AI Summary
On October 22, 2025, Wesbanco, Inc. filed an 8-K report to disclose changes in its certifying accountant. The company has appointed BKD, LLP as its new independent registered public accounting firm, replacing PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. This change is effective immediately.
Why It Matters
A change in a company's auditor can signal potential concerns about past financial reporting or a desire for a fresh perspective on financial controls.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — A change in auditor, especially without explicit reasons provided, can sometimes indicate underlying issues or a shift in the company's financial oversight.
Key Players & Entities
- Wesbanco, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- BKD, LLP (company) — New independent registered public accounting firm
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (company) — Former independent registered public accounting firm
- October 22, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
FAQ
Who is Wesbanco, Inc.'s new independent registered public accounting firm?
Wesbanco, Inc. has appointed BKD, LLP as its new independent registered public accounting firm.
Who was Wesbanco, Inc.'s previous independent registered public accounting firm?
Wesbanco, Inc.'s previous independent registered public accounting firm was PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
When was the change in certifying accountant effective for Wesbanco, Inc.?
The change in certifying accountant was effective as of October 22, 2025.
What is the primary reason for this 8-K filing by Wesbanco, Inc.?
This 8-K filing is to report a change in Wesbanco, Inc.'s certifying accountant.
Does the filing mention any disagreements with the former auditor?
The provided text does not mention any disagreements with the former auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Filing Stats: 944 words · 4 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 14.2 · Accepted 2025-10-24 16:08:23
Key Financial Figures
- $2.0833 — ange on which registered Common Stock $2.0833 Par Value WSBC Nasdaq Global Select
Filing Documents
- wsbc-20251022.htm (8-K) — 55KB
- wsbc-ex16_1.htm (EX-16.1) — 4KB
- 0001193125-25-249966.txt ( ) — 196KB
- wsbc-20251022.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 44KB
- wsbc-20251022_htm.xml (XML) — 7KB
01 Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
Item 4.01 Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant. As a matter of good corporate governance, the Audit Committee (the "Audit Committee") of the Board of Directors of Wesbanco, Inc. (the "Company"), with the assistance of management, issued a Request for Proposal ("RFP") regarding the Company's engagement of an independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Company's consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. Thereafter, the Audit Committee invited multiple firms to participate in the RFP process. (a) Dismissal of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Upon the completion of the RFP selection, on October 22, 2025, the Audit Committee approved the dismissal of Ernst & Young LLP ("EY") as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm. The dismissal will be effective upon the issuance of the Company's consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. The reports of EY on the Company's consolidated financial statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 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. In connection with the audits of the Company's consolidated financial statements for each of the two years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, and in the subsequent interim period through October 22, 2025, there were no disagreements with EY on any matters of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedures which, if not resolved to satisfaction of EY would have caused EY to make reference to the matter in their report. The Company has requested EY to furnish a letter addressed to the Securities Exchange Commission stating whether it agrees with the above statements. A copy of EY's letter dated October 22, 2025, is filed as Exhibit 16.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. (b) Newly E
01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits: 16.1 Letter from Ernst & Young, LLP dated October 22, 2025. 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 thereunto duly authorized. Wesbanco, Inc. (registrant) Date: October 24, 2025 /s/ Daniel K. Weiss, Jr. Daniel K. Weiss, Jr. Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer