Summary
This Form 8-K filing from Newmont Mining Corporation, dated September 3, 2014, formally announces the engagement of Ernst & Young LLP (EY) as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2015. This engagement follows a prior announcement on June 5, 2014, where the Audit Committee had initially determined EY's appointment and the dismissal of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), subject to the completion of services for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014. The filing clarifies that EY has now completed its acceptance procedures, solidifying their role. Importantly, the report states that there were no consultations with EY during the company's two most recent fiscal years (2012 and 2013) and the subsequent interim period up to the engagement date, concerning accounting principles, audit opinions, or any matters that constituted disagreements or reportable events as defined by SEC regulations. This indicates a straightforward transition of audit responsibilities.
Key Highlights
- 1Newmont Mining Corporation has formally engaged Ernst & Young LLP (EY) as its independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2015.
- 2This engagement is a confirmation of a decision initially announced on June 5, 2014.
- 3EY has successfully completed all necessary acceptance procedures to finalize the engagement.
- 4PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) is being dismissed as the independent auditor, with services to be completed for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014.
- 5The filing explicitly states no consultations occurred with EY regarding accounting principles, audit opinions, or significant disagreements/reportable events during the specified periods.
- 6This is a routine procedural filing confirming a change in auditors.