-----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, GLZfaSrQK0vzCbmDJU1d8uDGb9qSekCGaHKcVZ3rYCLXKZnFZaxSF9u4Obq3j1p4 Ja9oMXRE8fkVNAKCFCq7hA== 0001019056-02-000427.txt : 20020531 0001019056-02-000427.hdr.sgml : 20020531 20020531132153 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001019056-02-000427 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20020530 ITEM INFORMATION: Changes in registrant's certifying accountant ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20020531 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: QWEST CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000068622 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS (NO RADIO TELEPHONE) [4813] IRS NUMBER: 840273800 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CO FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-03040 FILM NUMBER: 02667502 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1801 CALIFORNIA ST STREET 2: SUITE 2950 CITY: DENVER STATE: CO ZIP: 80202 BUSINESS PHONE: 3038963099 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1801 CALIFORNIA ST STREET 2: SUITE 2950 CITY: DENVER STATE: CO ZIP: 80202 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MOUNTAIN STATES TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19910109 8-K 1 qwestcorp_8k.txt FORM 8-K 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): May 30, 2002 QWEST CORPORATION ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado ---------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-03040 84-0273800 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 1801 California Street Denver, Colorado 80202 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 303-992-5109 ------------ Not applicable ------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ITEM 4. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT. On May 30, 2002 Qwest Corporation's Board of Directors decided not to re-engage Arthur Andersen LLP ("Andersen") as the Qwest's independent auditor and engaged KPMG LLP ("KPMG") to serve as the Company's independent auditor for 2002. Andersen's reports on Qwest's consolidated financial statements for the past two years did not contain an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, nor were they qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. During Qwest's two most recent fiscal years and through the date of this Form 8-K, there were (1) no disagreements with Andersen on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure which, if not resolved to Andersen's satisfaction, would have caused them to make reference to the subject matter in connection with their report on Qwest's consolidated financial statements; and (2) no reportable events, as listed in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K. Qwest provided Andersen with a copy of the foregoing disclosures. Attached as Exhibit 16 is a copy of Andersen's letter, dated May 30, 2002, stating its agreement with such statements. During Qwest's two most recent fiscal years and through the date of this Form 8-K, Qwest did not consult KPMG with respect to the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on Qwest's consolidated financial statements, or any other matters or reportable events listed in Items 304(a)(2)(i) and (ii) of Regulation S-K. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS c) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed with this document. 16 Letter from Arthur Andersen LLP to the Securities and Exchange Commission dated May 30, 2002 2 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Qwest has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. QWEST CORPORATION DATE: May 30, 2002 By: /s/ CHARLES A. JOSENHANS ------------------------------------- Charles A. Josenhans Senior Vice President 3 EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION - ----------- ----------- 16 Letter from Arthur Andersen LLP to the Securities and Exchange Commission dated May 30, 2002 4 EX-16 3 qwestcorp_ex16.txt EXHIBIT 16 EXHIBIT 16 Office of the Chief Accountant Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 May 30, 2002 Dear Sir/Madam: We have read the second and third paragraphs of Item 4 included in the Form 8-K dated May 30, 2002 of Qwest Corporation filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are in agreement with the statements contained therein. Very truly yours, Arthur Andersen LLP Copy to: Robin R. Szeliga, Chief Financial Officer Qwest Communications International Inc. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----