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INTUIT INC. 8-K Report (Aug 14, 2002)

Filed August 14, 2002For Securities:INTU

Summary

This 8-K filing by Intuit Inc. on August 14, 2002, primarily discloses regulatory compliance actions related to SEC filings. The key event is the submission of Statements Under Oath by the CEO and CFO regarding facts and circumstances pertaining to the company's Exchange Act filings. These statements cover Intuit's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2001, and all subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and proxy materials filed since October 2001. Furthermore, the filing acknowledges Commission Order No. 4-460, which applies to Intuit's fiscal year 2002 filings. The CEO and CFO have voluntarily signed statements for the prior fiscal year and will do so for the fiscal 2002 Form 10-K upon its filing. This action signifies a heightened level of scrutiny and accountability concerning the accuracy and completeness of Intuit's financial reporting to the SEC.

Key Highlights

  • 1Intuit Inc. filed an 8-K on August 14, 2002, to disclose regulatory compliance related to SEC filings.
  • 2CEO Stephen M. Bennett and CFO Greg J. Santora submitted Statements Under Oath.
  • 3These statements address facts and circumstances concerning Intuit's Exchange Act filings.
  • 4The scope of the sworn statements includes the fiscal year 2001 10-K and subsequent 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy filings.
  • 5The company acknowledges SEC Commission Order No. 4-460, impacting fiscal year 2002 filings.
  • 6Executive officers will continue to provide sworn statements for future filings as required.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose that Intuit's CEO and CFO have submitted sworn statements to the SEC, addressing the accuracy and circumstances surrounding the company's past and future Exchange Act filings.

The sworn statements submitted with this filing cover Intuit's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2001, and all Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and proxy materials filed since October 2001. The CEO and CFO will also provide sworn statements for the fiscal year 2002 10-K.

This filing does not explicitly state any specific accounting issues or restatements. It focuses on the procedural requirement for executive officers to provide sworn statements regarding the integrity of the company's filings with the SEC, likely in response to broader regulatory initiatives or increased scrutiny.

Commission Order No. 4-460 is a regulatory order from the SEC that applies to Intuit's Exchange Act filings starting with its Form 10-K for fiscal year 2002. While the exact details of the order are not provided in this 8-K, it necessitates the sworn statements from principal officers.