8-K/AFinancial EventsExhibits & Filings

CROWN CASTLE INC. 8-K/A Report, Auditor Change (Feb 18, 2011)

Filed February 18, 2011For Securities:CCI

Summary

Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI) filed an 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) on February 18, 2011, to clarify a change in its independent registered public accountants. This filing amends a previous report filed on December 13, 2010. The primary information for investors concerns the dismissal of KPMG LLP as the company's auditor and the engagement of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) as the new auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011. Crucially, the report states that the dismissal of KPMG was effective upon the filing of CCI's Form 10-K on February 15, 2011. The filing also explicitly notes that there were no disagreements or reportable events with KPMG during the relevant periods that would have impacted their audit opinions. Furthermore, it clarifies that the company did not consult with PwC on any significant accounting matters prior to their engagement, ensuring a clean transition and independent assessment.

Key Highlights

  • 1Amendment No. 1 to Form 8-K filed by Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI).
  • 2The filing concerns a change in the company's independent registered public accountants.
  • 3KPMG LLP was dismissed as the auditor, with the engagement ending upon the filing of the Form 10-K on February 15, 2011.
  • 4PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) has been engaged as the new independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011.
  • 5No adverse opinions, disclaimers of opinion, or qualifications were noted in KPMG's audit reports for the years ended December 31, 2010, and 2009.
  • 6There were no disagreements or "reportable events" with KPMG that would have been referenced in their audit opinions.
  • 7No prior consultations with PwC regarding significant accounting matters or disagreements/reportable events occurred.

Frequently Asked Questions

Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI) filed this Form 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) to amend and provide additional details regarding a change in its independent registered public accountants, as initially reported in a Form 8-K filing on December 13, 2010.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) has been engaged as Crown Castle International Corp.'s new independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011.

According to the filing, there were no disagreements on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure with KPMG LLP. Additionally, there were no 'reportable events' as defined by SEC regulations. KPMG's audit reports did not contain any adverse opinions, disclaimers of opinion, or modifications.

The company states that it did not consult with PwC regarding any accounting principles or practices, the type of audit opinion, or any matters that would be considered a disagreement or reportable event prior to their engagement. This indicates a clean and independent selection process for the new auditor.