Ocean Capital appoints new auditor after YCM exit
Ocean Capital Acquisition Corp (symbol OCAC) reported a change in its independent auditor.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ocean Capital Acquisition Corp (symbol OCAC) reported a change in its independent auditor. With audit committee and board approval, the company dismissed YCM CPA INC. as its independent registered public accounting firm on August 26, 2026, and appointed HYYH CPA LLC on August 27, 2026 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026.
YCM’s audit reports on the company’s financial statements for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 contained an explanatory paragraph regarding substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern, but no adverse opinions, disclaimers, or qualifications as to scope or accounting principles. The company states there were no disagreements or reportable events with YCM, and it has requested a confirming letter from YCM filed as Exhibit 16.1.
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- None.
Negative
- Going concern uncertainty disclosed: YCM’s audit reports for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 included an explanatory paragraph describing substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
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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, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Par value per ordinary share: $0.0001 per share
Most recent audited fiscal year end: June 30, 2025
Prior audited fiscal year end: June 30, 2024
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5 metrics
Par value per ordinary share
$0.0001 per share
Ordinary shares registered on the New York Stock Exchange
Most recent audited fiscal year end
June 30, 2025
Fiscal year audited by dismissed auditor YCM whose report included a going concern explanatory paragraph
Prior audited fiscal year end
June 30, 2024
Earlier fiscal year audited by YCM with a going concern explanatory paragraph
Auditor dismissal date
August 26, 2026
Date OCAC dismissed YCM as independent registered public accounting firm
New auditor appointment date
August 27, 2026
Date OCAC appointed HYYH as independent registered public accounting firm
Key Terms
independent registered public accounting firm, going concern, reportable events, emerging growth company, +1 more
5 terms
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"dismissed YCM CPA INC. (“YCM”) as the Company’s 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.
going concern financial
"contained an explanatory paragraph regarding substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern"
Going concern is the accounting assumption that a company will keep operating and meeting its obligations for the foreseeable future. The phrase matters most when a company or its auditors disclose substantial doubt about it, a formal warning that the business may not have enough resources to continue without raising money, restructuring, or selling assets. That language in a filing or press release signals elevated financial risk.
reportable events regulatory
"and (ii) no reportable events (as defined 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.
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.
audit committee financial
"with the approval of the audit committee (the “Committee”) of the Company’s board of directors"
A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.
FAQ
What change in auditors did OCAC announce in this Form 8-K?
OCAC dismissed YCM CPA INC. as its independent registered public accounting firm on August 26, 2026, and appointed HYYH CPA LLC as its new independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, effective August 27, 2026.
Did YCM issue adverse opinions on OCAC’s financial statements?
No. YCM’s audit reports on OCAC’s financial statements for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to audit scope or accounting principles.
What going concern disclosure affects OCAC (symbol OCAC)?
For the fiscal years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, YCM’s audit reports on OCAC’s financial statements contained an explanatory paragraph about substantial doubt regarding OCAC’s ability to continue as a going concern, indicating auditor-flagged uncertainty about the company’s ongoing viability.
Were there any disagreements between OCAC and YCM over accounting matters?
OCAC states that during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 and the subsequent interim period, there were no disagreements with YCM on accounting principles, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, and no reportable events under Regulation S‑K Item 304(a)(1)(v).
Did OCAC consult HYYH before appointing it as auditor?
OCAC reports that during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 and the subsequent interim period, it did not consult HYYH on accounting principles, potential audit opinions, or any matter involving disagreements or reportable events as defined in Regulation S‑K.
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