Douglas Elliman Inc.
04/10/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/10/2026 15:19
Change in Certifying Accountants (Form 8-K)
Item 4.01 Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
Dismissal of Current Independent Registered Certified Public Accounting Firm
On April 6, 2026, Douglas Elliman Inc. (the "Company") dismissed Deloitte & Touche LLP ("Deloitte") as the Company's independent registered certified public accounting firm, effective April 6, 2026, in order to change the Company's principal accountant. The decision to change principal accountants was approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") on the recommendation of the Audit Committee of the Board (the "Audit Committee").
Deloitte's audit reports on the Company's consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principle.
During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 and in the interim subsequent period through April 6, 2026, there were (i) no "disagreements" as defined by Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Regulation S-K"), and the related instructions to such Item with Deloitte on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, any of which, if not resolved to Deloitte's satisfaction, would have caused Deloitte to make reference thereto in their reports, and (ii) no "reportable events" as defined by Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.
The Company provided Deloitte with a copy of the disclosures in this Form 8-K and requested that Deloitte furnish a letter addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission stating whether or not it agrees with the statements made herein. A copy of Deloitte's letter, dated April 8, 2026, is filed as Exhibit 16.1 hereto.
Engagement of New Independent Registered Certified Public Accounting Firm
On April 6, 2026, the Board on the recommendation of the Audit Committee appointed EisnerAmper LLP ("Eisner") as the Company's independent registered certified public accounting firm for the Company's fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. On April 6, 2026, the Company notified Eisner that it had been selected as its independent registered certified public accounting firm for the Company's fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, and the subsequent interim period through the date of this filing, neither the Company nor anyone on its behalf has consulted with Eisner regarding (i) the application of accounting principles to a specific 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 Eisner concluded was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching a decision as to any accounting, auditing, or financial reporting issue, (ii) any matter that was the subject of a "disagreement" as defined by Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K and the related instructions to such Item, or (iii) any "reportable event" as defined by Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.
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