-----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, V1dn9zYP68ALvNgN1iLawnlgMex0P+k3lUo2jptxm9ip4QcZTdJlsbwxYIL6O0YD 6a39kJLdqmII2H2tAjMvCQ== 0001017386-04-000021.txt : 20040218 0001017386-04-000021.hdr.sgml : 20040218 20040217202515 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001017386-04-000021 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20040210 ITEM INFORMATION: Changes in registrant's certifying accountant ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20040218 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: VOICE POWERED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000890447 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, NEC [3679] IRS NUMBER: 953977501 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-11476 FILM NUMBER: 04611530 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE FRANKLIN PLAZA CITY: BURLINGTON STATE: NJ ZIP: 08016-4907 BUSINESS PHONE: 6093862500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 21 WEST EASY STREET STREET 2: SUITE 106 CITY: SIMI VALLEY STATE: CA ZIP: 93065 8-K 1 vpt_feb-8k.txt ENGAGEMENT OF STONEFIELD JOSEPHSON, INC. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 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): February 10, 2004 VOICE POWERED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, INC. -------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) California ----------- (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-11476 ------- (Commission File Number) 95-3977501 ---------- (IRS Employer Identification No.) 15915 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 301, Encino, California 91436 ------------------------------------------------------ -------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (818) 783-0393 -------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) N/A --- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) 1 Item 4. CHANGE IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT. On February 10, 2004, pursuant to consent of the Board of Directors, the Company approved the engagement of Stonefield Josephson, Inc. as its independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2003, and in the subsequent interim period to replace Beckman, Kirkland & Whitney, who were dismissed as of that date. The full Board of Directors approved the change in auditors on the same date. The report of Beckman, Kirkland & Whitney, on the Company's financial statements for the past fiscal year did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion and was not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles. In connection with the audit of the Company's financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2002, and any subsequent interim period preceding the date of change, there were no disagreements with Beckman, Kirkland & Whitney, on any matters of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope and procedures which, if not resolved to the satisfaction of Beckman, Kirkland & Whitney, would have caused Beckman, Kirkland & Whitney, to make reference to the matter in their report. Prior to Stonefield Josephson, Inc. becoming the independent accountants for the Company, neither the Company, nor anyone on its behalf, consulted with the accounting firm regarding either the application of accounting principles to a specific completed or contemplated transaction, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company's financial statement, and no written or oral advice was provided that was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching a decision on an accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue; or any matter that was the subject of a disagreement or event as defined at Item 304 (a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-B. The Company has requested Beckman, Kirkland & Whitney, to furnish it a letter addressed to the Commission stating whether it agrees with the above statements. A copy of that letter, dated February 12, 2004 is filed as Exhibit 1 to this Form 8-K, as required by Item 304 (a) (3) of Regulation S-K. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENT, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired. None (b) Pro Forma Financial Information None (c) Exhibits 16.1 Letter re change in Certifying Accountant. 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. Voice Powered Technology International, Inc. Date: February 12, 2004 By: /s/ Harold Fleischman --------------------------------- Harold Fleischman President (Signature) 3 INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit No. Description - ----------- ----------- 16.1 Letter re change in Certifying Accountant EX-16.1 3 exhibit_16-1.txt LETTER RE CHANGE IN CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT EXHIBIT 16.1 Beckman, Kirkland & Whitney 5210 Lewis Road, Ste. 14 Agoura Hills, CA 91301 February 12, 2004 Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 RE: VOICE POWERED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, INC FILE REF. NO. 1-11476 - --------------------- We have read Voice Powered Technology International, Inc. statements included under Item 4 of its Form 8-K dated February 12, 2004 and we agree with such statements. Very truly yours, /s/ Beckman, Kirkland & Whitney Beckman, Kirkland & Whitney Certified Public Accountants -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----