Accel Entertainment Changes Certifying Accountant to BDO USA, LLP

Ticker: ACEL · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-12-23T00:00:00.000Z

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: auditor-change, accounting

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TL;DR

Accel Entertainment swapped auditors to BDO USA, LLP effective Dec 18, 2025.

AI Summary

Accel Entertainment, Inc. filed an 8-K on December 23, 2025, reporting a change in its certifying accountant. The filing indicates that the company's principal accountant and auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, will be BDO USA, LLP. This change was effective as of December 18, 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 — This filing reports a routine administrative change in the company's auditor and does not involve financial performance or strategic shifts.

Key Players & Entities

FAQ

Who is the new certifying accountant for Accel Entertainment, Inc.?

The new certifying accountant for Accel Entertainment, Inc. is BDO USA, LLP.

When was the change in certifying accountant effective?

The change in certifying accountant was effective as of December 18, 2025.

What is the filing date of this 8-K report?

This 8-K report was filed on December 23, 2025.

For which fiscal year is BDO USA, LLP the principal accountant?

BDO USA, LLP is the principal accountant for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.

Was there a previous certifying accountant mentioned in this filing?

This specific filing does not explicitly name the previous certifying accountant, but it announces the appointment of BDO USA, LLP as the new principal accountant.

From the Filing

0001698991-25-000056.txt : 20251223 0001698991-25-000056.hdr.sgml : 20251223 20251223161758 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001698991-25-000056 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 13 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20251218 ITEM INFORMATION: Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20251223 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20251223 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Accel Entertainment, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001698991 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-AMUSEMENT & RECREATION SERVICES [7900] ORGANIZATION NAME: 07 Trade & Services EIN: 981350261 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-38136 FILM NUMBER: 251600807 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 140 TOWER DRIVE CITY: BURR RIDGE STATE: IL ZIP: 60527 BUSINESS PHONE: 630-972-2235 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 140 TOWER DRIVE CITY: BURR RIDGE STATE: IL ZIP: 60527 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: TPG Pace Holdings Corp. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20170224 8-K 1 acel-20251218.htm 8-K acel-20251218 0001698991 false 0001698991 2025-12-18 2025-12-18 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): December 18, 2025 ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)     Delaware 001-38136 98-1350261 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 140 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) ( 630 ) 972-2235 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) (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 Act: Title of each class Trading symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Class A-1 common stock, par value $0.0001 per share ACEL New York Stock Exchange 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. The Audit Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors of Accel Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) recently completed a competitive selection process, inclusive of the Company’s current independent registered public accounting firm, KPMG LLP (“KPMG”), to determine the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. Following the review and evaluation of the proposals of the participating firms, on December 18, 2025, the Committee approved the engagement of Deloitte and Touche, LLP (“Deloitte”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending Decem

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