HNO International, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
HNO International, Inc. (the “Company”) filed an 8-K on April 16, 2026, reporting that it dismissed Barton CPA, PLLC as its independent registered public accounting firm. Barton’s audit reports for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2025 and October 31, 2024 were not adverse or disclaimers, but were modified to include an explanatory paragraph expressing substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company provided Barton with a copy of the 8-K and requested Barton furnish a letter to the SEC; the filing includes Barton’s letter dated April 16, 2026 (Exhibit 16.1).

Key Details

• Dismissal and 8-K filing dated: April 16, 2026.
• Barton’s reports covered fiscal years ended October 31, 2025 and October 31, 2024.
• Barton’s audit reports were modified for substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern (explanatory paragraph).
• No disagreements with Barton on accounting principles, financial disclosure, or auditing scope were reported for the two most recent fiscal years or any subsequent interim period.

Why It Matters
A change of independent auditor is a material event investors watch because it can affect confidence in financial reporting. The presence of a going-concern explanatory paragraph in recent audit reports signals that the prior auditor had substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue operations—an important red flag in the audited financial statements. The filing also notes there were no auditor disagreements, which reduces concerns about unresolved accounting disputes. Investors should monitor upcoming filings and company disclosures for details on its financial condition, auditor selection, and management’s plans to address liquidity or going-concern issues.