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Quest Water Global (QWTR) appoints KAN Accounting Solutions as new auditor

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Quest Water Global, Inc. reported a change in its independent public accounting firm. On May 27, 2026, the company engaged KAN Accounting Solutions pllc as its new independent accountant, replacing Fruci & Associates II, PLLC, which resigned at the company’s request on May 5, 2026.

The board of directors, acting as the audit committee, approved the decision to change accountants. The company stated that, during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 and through May 27, 2026, neither it nor anyone on its behalf consulted with KAN on the matters typically covered by Regulation S-K Item 304. Additional information on Fruci’s resignation is provided in a separate report dated May 6, 2026.

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Item 4.01 Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant Governance
The company changed its independent auditing firm, which may involve disagreements on accounting matters.
New auditor engagement date May 27, 2026 KAN Accounting Solutions engaged as independent accountant
Former auditor resignation date May 5, 2026 Fruci & Associates II, PLLC resigned at company’s request
Fiscal year-end December 31, 2025 Period covered in disclosure of consultations with KAN
Prior fiscal year-end December 31, 2024 Period covered in disclosure of consultations with KAN
independent accountant financial
"engaged KAN Accounting Solutions pllc as the Company’s new independent accountant to replace Fruci"
audit committee financial
"The board of directors of the Company, acting as the audit committee, approved the decision"
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.
Regulation S-K regulatory
"disclosure required by Item 304(a)(1) of Regulation S-K, please refer"
A set of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules that tell public companies which narrative and qualitative details must be disclosed in filings, such as risk factors, management discussion, executive pay, legal proceedings and business description. Think of it as a standardized checklist or blueprint that ensures investors get the same types of background information from every company so they can compare risks, management quality and strategy before making investment decisions.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 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.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 27, 2026

 

QUEST WATER GLOBAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   000-56480   27-1994359
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)		  

(Commission

File Number)

   (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

Suite 209 – 828 Harbourside Drive

North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

   V7P 3R9
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(888) 897-5536

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

  ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
     
  ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a -12)
     
  ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d -2(b))
     
  ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e -4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
N/A   N/A   N/A

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company ☐

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 4.01

Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant

 

On May 27, 2026, Quest Water Global, Inc. (the “Company”) engaged KAN Accounting Solutions pllc (“KAN”) as the Company’s new independent accountant to replace Fruci & Associates II, PLLC (“Fruci”). Fruci resigned as the Company’s independent accountant at the Company’s request on May 5, 2026.

 

The board of directors of the Company, acting as the audit committee, approved the decision to change independent accountants.

 

During the Company’s fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, and through May 27, 2026, neither the Company nor anyone on the Company’s behalf consulted with KAN regarding any of the following:

 

(i)either 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 financial statements, and neither a written report nor oral advice was provided to the Company that KAN concluded was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching a decision as to any accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue; or

 

(ii)any matter that was either the subject of a disagreement (as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K and the related instructions to Item 304 of Regulation S-K) or a reportable event (as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K).

 

For information regarding Fruci’s resignation and, in particular, the disclosure required by Item 304(a)(1) of Regulation S-K, please refer to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K dated May 6, 2026.

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Dated: May 28, 2026 QUEST WATER GLOBAL, INC.
     
  By: /s/ John Balanko
    John Balanko
    Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer, Director

 

 

 

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What change in auditors did Quest Water Global (QWTR) disclose?

Quest Water Global engaged KAN Accounting Solutions pllc as its new independent accountant, replacing Fruci & Associates II, PLLC, which resigned at the company’s request. The board of directors, acting as the audit committee, approved this change in external auditors.

When did Fruci & Associates II, PLLC resign from Quest Water Global (QWTR)?

Fruci & Associates II, PLLC resigned as Quest Water Global’s independent accountant on May 5, 2026, at the company’s request. The resignation and related disclosures required by Item 304(a)(1) of Regulation S-K are referenced in a separate report dated May 6, 2026.

When did Quest Water Global (QWTR) appoint KAN Accounting Solutions as auditor?

Quest Water Global appointed KAN Accounting Solutions pllc as its new independent accountant on May 27, 2026. This engagement followed the earlier resignation of Fruci & Associates II, PLLC and was approved by the company’s board of directors acting as the audit committee.

Did Quest Water Global (QWTR) previously consult KAN Accounting Solutions on accounting matters?

The company stated that, during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 and through May 27, 2026, neither Quest Water Global nor anyone on its behalf consulted KAN Accounting Solutions on matters described in Regulation S-K Item 304, such as accounting principles or audit opinions.

Who approved the auditor change at Quest Water Global (QWTR)?

The auditor change was approved by Quest Water Global’s board of directors, acting in the role of the audit committee. They authorized replacing former auditor Fruci & Associates II, PLLC with KAN Accounting Solutions pllc as the company’s new independent public accountant.

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