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  • Auditor Resignation (new) — The independent auditor resigned effective April 29, 2026.
  • Material Weakness (new) — Material weaknesses exist in portfolio valuation controls and complex accounting transaction controls.
NYSE: EQS EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC. 8-K

Equus Total Return auditor BDO USA resigns amid material weaknesses in valuation controls

Filed May 4, 2026 · Period ending May 4, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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    BDO USA resigned as independent auditor effective April 29, 2026, with no disagreements on accounting principles but following disclosure of control deficiencies.

    Item 4.01 verify on EDGAR →
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    Material weaknesses exist in controls over portfolio investment valuation, including inadequate review of data provided to third-party valuation advisors.

    Item 4.01 verify on EDGAR →
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    Controls over complex accounting transactions, specifically warrant accounting, were not properly designed or implemented.

    Item 4.01 verify on EDGAR →

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Source-verified from EDGAR · Narrative written by AI · Jun 2, 2026 · How we verify