-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, L1gH4fuB631gTrigPOmo1P7o98cSJD/ocQsJgsp4QMJRwUDY2/C7yWk/AkPmzhNy O8CWeFLXqugNF4Jrvsjnbw== 0000898430-02-001375.txt : 20020416 0000898430-02-001375.hdr.sgml : 20020416 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000898430-02-001375 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20020405 ITEM INFORMATION: Changes in registrant's certifying accountant ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20020409 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: LEARNING TREE INTERNATIONAL INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001002037 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-EDUCATIONAL SERVICES [8200] IRS NUMBER: 953133814 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-27248 FILM NUMBER: 02605754 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6053 W CENTURY BLVD CITY: LOS ANGELES STATE: CA ZIP: 90045 BUSINESS PHONE: 3104179700 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6053 W CENTURY BLVD CITY: LOS ANGELES STATE: CA ZIP: 90045 8-K 1 d8k.txt FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 5, 2002 ------------- Learning Tree International, Inc. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-27248 95-3133814 - ------------------------------- ----------- ------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of Commission (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) file number identification No.) 6053 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045 -------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (310) 417-9700 ---------------- Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant. On April 5, 2002, Learning Tree International, Inc. ("Learning Tree") dismissed Arthur Andersen LLP ("Arthur Andersen") who had previously acted as Learning Tree's independent auditor. Learning Tree engaged Ernst & Young LLP ("Ernst & Young") as its new independent auditors to audit the financial statements of Learning Tree for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, as well as to perform timely reviews of its fiscal 2002 second and third quarter results. This decision was approved by Learning Tree's Board of Directors upon the recommendation of its Audit Committee. During Learning Tree's two most recent fiscal years ended September 30, 2000 and 2001 and the subsequent interim period through April 5, 2002: 1. There were no disagreements between Learning Tree and Arthur Andersen on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to Arthur Andersen's satisfaction, would have caused Arthur Andersen to make a reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with its reports; 2. None of the reportable events described under Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K occurred; and 3. Neither Learning Tree nor anyone on its behalf consulted with Ernst & Young regarding the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on Learning Tree's consolidated financial statements, or any other matters or reportable events set forth in Item 304(a)(2)(i) and (ii) of Regulation S-K. The audit reports of Arthur Andersen on the consolidated financial statements of Learning Tree as of and for Learning Tree's two most recent fiscal years ended September 30, 2000 and 2001 did not contain any adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, nor were they qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. A letter from Arthur Andersen is attached hereto as Exhibit 16.1 Item 7. Financial Statements and exhibits. c) Exhibits. 16.1 Letter of Arthur Andersen LLP regarding change in certifying accountant. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. LEARNING TREE INTERNATIONAL, INC. Dated: April 9, 2002 By: /s/ Gary R. Wright -------------------------------------- Gary R. Wright Chief Financial Officer and Secretary EX-16.1 3 dex161.txt LETTER OF ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Exhibit 16.1 April 9, 2002 Office of the Chief Accountant Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 Dear Sirs: We have read the four paragraphs of Item 4 included in the attached Form 8-K dated April 5, 2002 of Learning Tree International, Inc. (the Company) to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and have the following comments: . We agree with the statement made in the first paragraph in Item 4 with regards to the termination of our relationship. However, we have no basis to agree or disagree with the statements concerning the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP. . We agree with the statement made in paragraph 2 items number 1 and 2 of Item 4. However, we have no basis to agree or disagree with the statement in paragraph 2 item number 3 in Item 4 concerning any consultation between the Company and Ernst & Young LLP regarding the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company's financial statements during the two most recent fiscal years through the present. . We agree with the statements made in paragraph 3 and 4 of Item 4. Very truly yours, /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP - ----------------------- Arthur Andersen LLP -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----