-----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, J4L7C0zOu6ZbrfVk4C/3yr9HYQI98/4SVbpPkHO+MlVOgl6KhGmSYNBKk8WRab1d rnK7Lz9aaQFv9KxpFATFIA== 0000859792-04-000006.txt : 20040607 0000859792-04-000006.hdr.sgml : 20040607 20040607080237 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000859792-04-000006 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20040601 ITEM INFORMATION: Changes in registrant's certifying accountant ITEM INFORMATION: Other events FILED AS OF DATE: 20040607 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AMERICAN UNITED GLOBAL INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000859792 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: WHOLESALE-CONSTRUCTION & MINING (NO PETRO) MACHINERY & EQUIP [5082] IRS NUMBER: 954359228 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0731 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-13549 FILM NUMBER: 04850934 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: AMERICAN UNITED GLOBAL, INC. STREET 2: 11108 N.E. 106TH PL CITY: KIRKLAND STATE: WA ZIP: 98033 BUSINESS PHONE: 4258697410 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: AMERICAN UNITED GLOBAL, INC. STREET 2: 11108 N.E. 106TH PL CITY: KIRKLAND STATE: WA ZIP: 98033 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: AMERICAN UNITED GLOBAL INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930328 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ALROM CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19600201 8-K 1 augi8kchangemay04.txt 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) June 1, 2004 AMERICAN UNITED GLOBAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-13549 95-4359228 (State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer jurisdiction of Identification No.) incorporation) 11108 NE 106th PLACE KIRKLAND, WASHINGTON 98033 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) ( 425-869-7410 ) (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant (a) Previous independent accountants The Board of Directors and Audit Committee of American United Global, Inc. dismissed its independent accountants, Eisner, LLP, on June 1, 2004. Eisner, LLP was engaged as the Company's certifying accountant on July 24, 2003. Eisner, LLP performed no audits on the financial statements of American United Global, Inc. In connection with its reviews of the quarterly consolidated financial statements of American United Global, Inc. performed during the period between July 24, 2003 and June 1, 2004, there have been no disagreements with Eisner, LLP on matters of accounting principles or practices or financial statement disclosure. American United Global, Inc. has requested that Eisner, LLP furnish it with a letter addressed to the SEC stating whether or not it agrees with the above statements. A copy of such letter dated June 3, 2004 is attached as exhibit 16.0 to this Form 8-K. (b) New independent accountants American United Global, Inc. with the approval of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, engaged Seligson & Giannattasio, LLP as its new independent accountants as of June 1, 2004. During the two fiscal years and the subsequent interim period prior to the engagement of Seligson $ Giannattasio, LLP on June 1, 2004, American United Global, Inc. did not consult with Seligson & Giannattasio, LLP regarding the application of accounting principles to any specific transaction, whether completed or proposed; on the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on American United Global, Inc.'s financial statements; or on any matter that was either the subject of a disagreement or a reportable event. Item 5. Other Events Exhibit 16.0 Eisner, LLP letter related to Item 4(a). 2 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. AMERICAN UNITED GLOBAL, INC. By: /s/ David M. Barnes ----------------------- David M. Barnes Chief Financial Officer Dated: June 4, 2004 EX-16 2 ex16.txt Eisner LLP Accountants and Advisors 750 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017-2703 Tel. 212.949.8700 Fax 212.891.4100 www.eisnerllp.com June 3, 2004 Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: American United Global, Inc. We have read Item 4 of Form 8-K dated June 4, 2004 of American United Global, Inc. and are in agreement with the statements contained in paragraph 4(a). We have no basis to agree or disagree with the statements of the registrant contained in paragraph 4(b). Very truly yours, /s/ Eisner LLP - ----------------- Eisner LLP -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----