EBZT 8-K

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8-K 2020-05-13 For: 2020-05-11

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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) off The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 11, 2020 Commission File Number: 000-56142
OBITX, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
DELAWARE	82-1091922
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

3027 US HIGHWAY 17, FLEMING ISLAND, FL	32003
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number	321-802-2474

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: ¨ 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))

Exhibit		Description

99.1.		Press release.
99.2.		Consent in LIEU of special meeting of the Board of directors of OBITX, INC.
99.3.		Charter for Audit Committee
99.4.		Charter of the compensation committee of the Board of directors of OBITX, INC.

OBITX Audit Committee Responsibilities Calendar

	RESPONSIBILITY	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	As Req'd
1.	The agenda for Committee meetings will be prepared in consultation between the Committee chair (with input from the Committee members), Finance management, the senior internal audit employee designated by the Committee to act as its direct liaison (the "Internal Audit Executive"), and the independent auditor.	•	•	•	•	•
2.	Review and update the Audit Committee Charter and Responsibilities Calendar annually.				•
3.	Complete an annual evaluation of the Committee’s performance.		•
4.	Provide a report in the annual proxy that includes the Committee’s review and discussion of matters with management and the independent auditor.	•
5.	Include a copy of the Committee charter as an appendix to the proxy statement at least once every three years.					•
6.	Appoint or replace the independent auditor and approve the terms on which the independent auditor is engaged for the ensuing fiscal year.	•			•
7.	At least annually, evaluate the independent auditor's qualifications, performance, and independence, including that of the lead partner. The evaluation will include obtaining a written report from the independent auditor describing the firm's internal quality control procedures; any material issues raised by the most recent internal quality control review, or PCAOB review, of the firm or by any inquiry or investigation by governmental or professional authorities within the past five years, concerning an independent audit or audits carried out by the firm, and any steps taken to deal with those issues; and all relationships between the independent auditor and the Company.				•	•
8.	Resolve any disagreements between management and the independent auditor about financial reporting.					•
9.	Establish and oversee a policy designating permissible services that the independent auditor may perform for the Company, providing for preapproval of those services by the Committee subject to the de minimis exceptions permitted under applicable rules, and quarterly review of any services approved by the designated member under the policy and the firm's non-audit services and related fees.	•	•	•	•	•
10.	Review the responsibilities, functions, and performance of the Company's internal audit department.			•
11.	Review and approve the appointment or change in the Internal Audit Executive.					•
12.	Ensure receipt from the independent auditor of a formal written statement delineating all relationships between the auditor and the company, consistent with Independence Standards Board Standard No. 1, and actively engage in a dialogue with the auditor about any disclosed relationships or services that may impact the objectivity and independence of the auditor, and take appropriate action to oversee the independence of the independent auditor.	•
13.	Advise the Board about the Committee's determination whether the Committee consists of three or more members who are financially literate, including at least one member who has financial sophistication and is a financial expert.	•
14.	Inquire of management, the Internal Audit Executive, and the independent auditor about significant risks or exposures, review the Company's policies for risk assessment and risk management, and assess the steps management has taken to control such risk to the Company.				•	•
15.	Review with Finance management, the independent auditor, and the Internal Audit Executive the audit scope and plan, and coordination of audit efforts to ensure completeness of coverage, reduction of redundant efforts, the effective use of audit resources, and the use of independent public accountants other than the appointed auditors of the Company.	•		•		•
16.	Consider and review with Finance management, the independent auditor, and the Internal Audit Executive:
	a. The Company's annual assessment of the effectiveness of its internal controls and the independent auditor's attestation.	•
	b. The adequacy of the Company's internal controls, including computerized information system controls and security.	•	•	•	•
	c. Any "material weakness" or "significant deficiency" in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting, and any steps taken to resolve the issue.	•	•	•	•
	d. Any related significant findings and recommendations of the independent auditor and internal audit together with management's responses.					•
17.	Review with Finance management any significant changes to GAAP and/or MAP policies or standards.	•	•	•	•
18.	Review with Finance management and the independent auditor at the completion of the annual audit:	•				•
	a. The Company's annual financial statements and related footnotes, and recommend that the audited financial statements be included in the Form 10-K.
	b. The independent auditor's audit of the financial statements and its report thereon, including any matters to be communicated by the independent auditor pursuant to Section 10A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
	c. Any significant changes required in the independent auditor’s audit plan.
	d. Any serious difficulties or disputes with management encountered during the course of the audit, and management's response.
	e. Other matters related to the conduct of the audit, which are to be communicated to the Committee under generally accepted auditing standards.
19.	Review with Finance management and the independent auditor at least annually the Company's critical accounting policies.				•	•
20.	Review policies and procedures with respect to transactions between the Company and officers and directors, or affiliates of officers or directors, or transactions that are not a normal part of the Company’s business, and review and approve those related-party transactions that would be disclosed pursuant to SEC Regulation S-K, Item 404.				•	•
21.	Consider and review with Finance management and the Internal Audit Executive:	•	•	•	•	•
	a. Significant findings by the independent auditor or the Internal Audit Executive during the year and management’s responses.
	b. Any difficulties encountered in the course of their audit work, including any restrictions on the scope of their work or access to required information.
	c. Any changes required in planned scope of their audit plan.
22.	Participate in a telephonic meeting among Finance management, the Internal Audit Executive and the independent auditor before each earnings release to discuss the earnings release, financial information, use of any non-GAAP information, and earnings guidance.	•	•	•	•
23.	Review and discuss with Finance management and the independent auditor the Company's quarterly financial statements.	•	•	•	•
24.	Review the periodic reports of the Company with Finance management, the Internal Audit Executive, and the independent auditor prior to filing of the reports with the SEC, including the disclosures under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."	•	•	•	•
25.	In connection with each periodic report of the Company, review:	•	•	•	•
	a. Management's disclosure to the Committee and the independent auditor under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, including identified changes in internal control over financial reporting.
	b. The contents of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer certificates to be filed under Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the process conducted to support the certifications.
26.	Monitor the appropriate standards adopted as a code of conduct for the Company.		•			•
27.	Review with the Compliance Officer legal and regulatory matters that may have a material impact on the financial statements, related Company compliance policies and programs, and reports received from regulators.	•	•	•	•
28.	Develop, review, and oversee procedures for (i) receipt, retention, and treatment of complaints received by the Company regarding accounting, internal accounting controls, and auditing matters and (ii) the confidential, anonymous submission of employee concerns regarding accounting or auditing matters.		•			•
29.	Meet with the independent auditor in executive session to discuss any matters the Committee or the independent auditor believes should be discussed privately with the Audit Committee.	•	•	•	•
30.	Meet with the Internal Audit Executive in executive session to discuss any matters the Committee or the Internal Audit Executive believes should be discussed privately with the Audit Committee.	•	•	•	•
31.	Meet with Finance management in executive session to discuss any matters the Committee or Finance management believes should be discussed privately with the Audit Committee.					•
32.	Set clear hiring policies for the Company's hiring of employees or former employees of the independent auditor who were engaged in the Company's account, and ensure the policies comply with any regulations applicable to the Company.					•

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