Minerva Gold (MINR) replaces Fruci with Boladale Lawal & Co. as auditor
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Minerva Gold Inc. changed its independent auditor. On July 7, 2026, the company dismissed Fruci & Associates II, PLLC as its independent registered public accounting firm and, the same day, appointed Boladale Lawal & Co. as the new auditor.
The company states there were no disagreements with Fruci on accounting principles, financial statement disclosure, or audit scope, and no reportable events during the fiscal year ended February 28, 2026 and the subsequent interim period. Fruci provided a letter to the SEC agreeing with these statements, filed as Exhibit 16.1.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 4.01, 9.01
2 items
Item 4.01
Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
Governance
The company changed its independent auditing firm, which may involve disagreements on accounting matters.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Auditor dismissal date: July 7, 2026
New auditor appointment date: July 7, 2026
Most recent fiscal year end: February 28, 2026
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Auditor dismissal date
July 7, 2026
Effective date Fruci & Associates II, PLLC was dismissed
New auditor appointment date
July 7, 2026
Effective date Boladale Lawal & Co. was appointed
Most recent fiscal year end
February 28, 2026
Period covered in no-disagreement and no-reportable-event statement
Exhibit 16.1 date
July 7, 2026
Date of Fruci letter to SEC agreeing with company disclosures
Key Terms
independent registered public accounting firm, reportable events, disagreements, Emerging growth company, +1 more
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independent registered public accounting firm financial
"Fruci & Associates II, PLLC was dismissed as the independent registered public accounting firm"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
reportable events regulatory
"there were no “reportable events” (as described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K)"
Reportable events are significant incidents or changes a company is legally required to disclose to regulators and the public, such as major safety problems, legal actions, financial irregularities, or management changes. They matter to investors because these events can alter a company’s risk profile or future performance, much like a dashboard warning light signals a problem that could affect a car’s safety or reliability. Timely disclosure helps investors make informed decisions and maintain market fairness.
disagreements financial
"there were no disagreements between the Company and Fruci on any matters of accounting principles"
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K regulatory
"“reportable events” (as described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K)"
FAQ
What auditor change did Minerva Gold Inc. (MINR) disclose in this 8-K?
Minerva Gold Inc. dismissed Fruci & Associates II, PLLC as its independent registered public accounting firm and appointed Boladale Lawal & Co. effective July 7, 2026. The change covers audits for future periods following fiscal years ended February 28, 2026 and 2025.
Did Minerva Gold Inc. (MINR) report any disagreements with its former auditor?
The company reports no disagreements with Fruci & Associates II, PLLC on accounting principles, financial statement disclosure, or audit scope. It also states there were no reportable events during the fiscal year ended February 28, 2026 and the subsequent interim period through July 7, 2026.
Who is the new independent auditor for Minerva Gold Inc. (MINR)?
Minerva Gold Inc. appointed Boladale Lawal & Co. as its new independent registered public accounting firm effective July 7, 2026. The firm had not previously been consulted on accounting principles, audit opinions, or matters involving disagreements or reportable events during the past two fiscal years.
What letter from the former auditor did Minerva Gold Inc. (MINR) file?
The company filed a letter from Fruci & Associates II, PLLC to the SEC as Exhibit 16.1. The letter, dated July 7, 2026, states that Fruci agrees with Minerva Gold Inc.’s disclosures about the auditor change and related absence of disagreements or reportable events.
Does Minerva Gold Inc. (MINR) qualify as an emerging growth company?
The filing indicates Minerva Gold Inc. is considered an emerging growth company under applicable SEC rules. This status generally allows certain reduced disclosure and compliance requirements, which can affect the level and timing of financial and governance information the company must provide to investors.
Filing Exhibits & Attachments
6 documentsOther Documents
- EX-16.1 LETTER FROM FRUCI & ASSOCIATES 6.0 KB
- EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION SCHEMA 4.9 KB
- EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION LABEL LINKBASE 12.7 KB
- EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION CALCULATION LINKBASE 898 B
- EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION PRESENTATION LINKBASE 8.0 KB
- EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION DEFINITION LINKBASE 2.0 KB