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- Auditor Change (new) — The company changed its independent auditor to PKF O'Connor Davies.
Equus Total Return appoints PKF O'Connor Davies as new independent auditor
Filed May 12, 2026 · Period ending May 12, 2026 · ~1 min read
Key Changes
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The Fund engaged PKF O'Connor Davies as its independent accountant effective May 11, 2026, replacing its previous auditor.
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No prior consultations occurred with PKF regarding accounting principles or audit opinions before the engagement.
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The filing indicates no disagreements or reportable events with the prior auditor.
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Summary
Equus Total Return, a closed-end fund, has appointed PKF O'Connor Davies as its new independent accounting firm effective May 11, 2026. While auditor changes can sometimes signal accounting disputes or financial reporting concerns, this filing indicates a clean transition with no disagreements or reportable events with the prior auditor. For retail investors, auditor changes warrant attention but aren't automatically negative.
The absence of disagreements or adverse opinions is a positive sign. However, shareholders should watch for any unusual restatements or accounting adjustments in upcoming financial reports, and pay attention to PKF's first audit opinion when released. The next quarterly or annual filing will provide the first look at how the new auditor reviews the Fund's financial statements and internal controls.
Section-by-Section Diff
Event · Item 4.01 — Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
Item 4.01 — Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On May 11, 2026, Equus Total Return, Inc. (“Equus” or the “Fund”) engaged PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP (“PKF”) as its independent accountant.
Equus Total Return engaged PKF O'Connor Davies as its new independent accountant on May 11, 2026. The filing confirms there were no prior consultations with PKF regarding accounting principles or audit opinions, and no disagreements or reportable events with the prior auditor.
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