FTSP 8-K
FinTrade Sherpa, Inc. (FTSP)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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CURRENT REPORT
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ITEM 4.01 CHANGES IN REGISTRANT’S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT
On December 10, 2024 Lode-Star Mining, Inc. (the “Company”) was informed by Smythe LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants (the current auditor “Smythe”) that they have decided to discontinue services due to a change in their policy for audits of SEC registrants. Smythe’s report on the financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and was not qualified or modified as to audit scope or accounting, except that the report contained an explanatory paragraph stating that there was substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Through the two year period covered by the financial statement audits for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 and the subsequent interim period from January 1, 2024 through December 6, 2024, there have been no disagreements with Smythe on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements if not resolved to the satisfaction of Smythe would have caused them to make reference thereto in their report on the financial statements and (ii) no “reportable events” as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.
We have authorized Smythe to respond fully to the inquiries of the successor accountant.
The Company is currently engaged in discussions seeking a replacement for Smythe, and remains dedicated to maintaining the trust and confidence of its shareholders and it is confident that the prompt appointment of a new auditor will further strengthen its commitment to integrity and financial stewardship.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits
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| 16.1 | Letter from Smythe regarding Change in Certifying Accountant. |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| Lode-Star Mining, Inc. | |||
| Date: December 17, 2024 | By: | /s/ Mark Walmesley | |
| Mark Walmesley | |||
| Chief Executive Officer | |||
Exhibit 16.1
December 10, 2024
Private and Confidential
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C 20549
Dear Sirs/Madams:
RE: Lode-Star Mining Inc.
We have read Item 4.01 of Lode-Star Mining Inc.’s Form 8-K dated December 10, 2024, and we agree with the statements made therein.
Yours truly,
/s/ Smythe LLP
Smythe LLP
