Auditor shift and going concern language at INVO Fertility (NAYA)
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
INVO Fertility, Inc. filed an 8-K describing a change in its independent auditor and reiterating prior going concern language. On September 3, 2025, the company notified M&K CPAS, PLLC of its dismissal as independent registered public accounting firm, effective September 5, 2025, a decision approved by the board’s Audit Committee. M&K’s audit reports on the company’s 2023 and 2024 consolidated financial statements did not contain adverse or qualified opinions, but they did express substantial doubt about INVO Fertility’s ability to continue as a going concern. The company states there were no disagreements or reportable events with M&K. On September 5, 2025, the Audit Committee approved the engagement of WithumSmith+Brown, PC as the new independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2025, and INVO Fertility notes it had not previously consulted Withum on accounting or audit matters described in the 8-K.
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- Going concern uncertainty: The prior audit reports for 2023 and 2024 from M&K stated there was substantial doubt about INVO Fertility’s ability to continue as a going concern.
FAQ
What did INVO Fertility (NAYA) report about its auditor change?
INVO Fertility, Inc. reported that on September 3, 2025 it notified M&K CPAS, PLLC of its dismissal as its independent registered public accounting firm, effective September 5, 2025. The company’s Audit Committee approved this decision and, on September 5, 2025, approved the engagement of WithumSmith+Brown, PC as the new independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2025.
Did INVO Fertility (NAYA) have any disagreements with its former auditor M&K?
The company states that during its two most recent fiscal years and the interim period through September 5, 2025, there were no disagreements with M&K on accounting principles, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedures, and no reportable events as defined under Item 304(a)(1) of Regulation S-K.
What did the prior INVO Fertility (NAYA) audit reports say about going concern?
M&K’s audit reports on INVO Fertility’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2024 did not contain adverse or qualified opinions, but they did include an expression of substantial doubt regarding the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Who is INVO Fertility’s (NAYA) new independent registered public accounting firm?
The Audit Committee approved the engagement of WithumSmith+Brown, PC as INVO Fertility’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective September 5, 2025, to audit the company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2025.
Did INVO Fertility (NAYA) previously consult WithumSmith+Brown before appointing them?
INVO Fertility states that during its two most recent fiscal years and the interim period through September 5, 2025, neither the company nor anyone on its behalf consulted WithumSmith+Brown on the application of accounting principles to a specific transaction, the type of audit opinion that might be issued, or any matter involving a disagreement or reportable event.
What document did M&K provide in connection with its dismissal from INVO Fertility (NAYA)?
The company requested that M&K furnish a letter addressed to the SEC stating whether it agrees with INVO Fertility’s disclosures about the change in auditors. This letter is included as Exhibit 16.1 to the 8-K, dated September 5, 2025.