Treasure & Shipwreck Recovery Inc.

08/13/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/13/2024 10:29

Change in Certifying Accountants Form 8 K

Item 4.01 Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant.

On June 12, 2024, the Company was advised that Accell Audit and Compliance, P.A. ("Accell") was ceasing to provide PCAOB audit services. It is our understanding that certain of the audit principals of Accell are now a part of Astra Audit and Advisory, LLP, and as such we are making this change in auditors to accommodate their transition. Accell issued the auditor's report on the Company's financial statements for the years ended April 30, 2023, however the annual report for the period ended April 30, 2024 has not been filed, and will be with the newly appointed firm of Astra Audit and Advisory LLP.

Since there has been no final filing due to the departure of Accell as the auditing firm for the Company, there is no issue as to such annual report for the period ended April 30, 2024 that exists.

During the Company's fiscal years ended April 30, 2023 and any subsequent interim period through July 17, 2024, the date of the agreed to and necessary dismissall of Accell at their request, there were no disagreements with Accell on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to Accell's satisfaction, would have caused Accell to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreements in connection with their report on the Company's consolidated financial statements for such years; and there were not reportable events, as listed in Item 304(a)(l)(v) of Regulation S-K.

The Company provided Accell with a copy of the disclosure contained in this Form 8-K and requested in writing that Accell furnish the Company with a letter addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission stating whether or not it agrees with such disclosures. Accell provided a letter, which was agreed to by the Company on July 17, 2024 stating its agreement with such statements, which is attached as Exhibit 16.1 to this Form 8-K.

(b) Engagement of New Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

Effective July 17, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the appointment of Astra Audit & Advisory LLC., as its independent registered public accountant for the year ended April 40, 2024. During the Company's most recent fiscal years ended April 30, 2022 and 2024 and subsequent interim periods through the date of appointment, neither the Company nor anyone acting on its behalf has consulted with Astra Audit & Advisory LLC with respect to: (i) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company's consolidated financial statements, or (ii) any other matter or reportable events listed in Items 304(a)(2)(i) and (ii) of Regulation S-K.