Monitor next quarterly filing for any subsequent restatements or auditor-related disclosures, though the clean transition and lack of disagreements reduce near-term risk.
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Executive Summary
Mentor Capital, Inc. dismissed its independent auditor Cherry Bekaert LLP and appointed M&K CPAS, PLLC as its new independent registered public accounting firm. The change was approved by the board and audit committee, with no reported disagreements or reportable events with the former auditor.
Key Facts
- Cherry Bekaert LLP was dismissed as the independent accountant on April 20, 2026.
- M&K CPAS, PLL0 was engaged as the new independent registered public accounting firm effective immediately.
- The change was approved by the board of directors and audit committee.
- No disagreements or reportable events were identified with Cherry Bekaert during its tenure.
- Cherry Bekaert's audit opinion for fiscal year 2025 was unqualified.
Financial Impact
No immediate financial impact disclosed; auditor change does not affect prior period financials.
Risk Factors
- Potential scrutiny due to auditor turnover, especially given Cherry Bekaert's short tenure (January 2026 to April 2026).
- M&K CPAS may identify issues during the 2026 audit not previously noted.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 5 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001493152-26-018614 |
| Exhibit: ex16-1.htm | 0001493152-26-018614 |
| Document: 0001493152-26-018614-index-headers.html | 0001493152-26-018614 |
| Document: 0001493152-26-018614-index.html | 0001493152-26-018614 |
| Document: 0001493152-26-018614.txt | 0001493152-26-018614 |
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