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Business auditor change

Western Pacific Trust Company Changes Auditor

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Apr 09, 2026 · Last updated Apr 09, 2026

Sentiment
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Attention
1
Articles
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Market Impact
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Market Impact

The market impact is minimal as the change of auditor for Western Pacific Trust Company was not due to any disagreements or reportable events, suggesting a routine administrative change. This event primarily affects Western Pacific Trust Company's compliance and governance.

Financial Services
Event Summary

Western Pacific Trust Company announced that Smythe LLP resigned as its auditor on April 1, 2026. The company's board of directors subsequently appointed Manning Elliott LLP as the new auditor, effective the same date. The resignation was not due to any disagreements on accounting principles, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope. Western Pacific Trust Company has filed the required Notice of Change of Auditor on SEDAR+.

Entities Involved
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Western Pacific Trust Company
Western Pacific Trust Company announced a change in its auditor, with Smythe LLP resigning and Manning Elliott LLP being appointed.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Manning Elliott LLP
Manning Elliott LLP was appointed as the new auditor for Western Pacific Trust Company.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Smythe LLP
Smythe LLP resigned as the auditor for Western Pacific Trust Company.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Alison Alfer
Alison Alfer is the President & CEO of Western Pacific Trust Company and is listed as a contact for further information.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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