Norris Industries appoints BDO as auditor; Horne resigns Oct 31
Norris Industries (NRIS) changed its independent auditor.
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Norris Industries (NRIS) changed its independent auditor. After Horne LLP’s partners and staff joined BDO USA, P.C., Horne resigned as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm on October 31, 2025. With Board approval, the Company appointed BDO as its new auditor on November 1, 2025.
Horne’s reports for the fiscal years ended February 28, 2025 and February 29, 2024 contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer and were not qualified or modified. The Company reports no disagreements with Horne on accounting principles, disclosures, or audit scope through October 31, 2025, and no reportable events under Item 304(a)(1)(v). The Company did not consult with BDO on accounting or audit matters prior to engagement. Horne’s concurrence letter is filed as Exhibit 16.1.
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Auditor transition to BDO with no disagreements disclosed.
Norris Industries appointed BDO USA, P.C. as its independent auditor on November 1, 2025 following Horne LLP’s resignation on October 31, 2025. The move follows Horne’s partners and staff joining BDO, indicating an organizational transition rather than a company-initiated replacement.
Horne’s audit reports for the fiscal years ended February 28, 2025 and February 29, 2024 had no adverse or qualified opinions. The Company discloses no disagreements or reportable events under Item 304, and it did not consult BDO on accounting issues before engagement.
This points to a routine auditor succession with continuity of audit quality signals coming from unmodified prior reports. Actual impact depends on transition execution and upcoming audit planning; the filing includes Horne’s SEC letter as Exhibit 16.1 confirming the statements.
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