WORKIVA INC 8-K

What Happened

• Workiva Inc. (WK) disclosed in an 8‑K (filed May 5, 2026) that its Audit Committee approved the dismissal of Ernst & Young LLP (EY) and the engagement of Grant Thornton LLP (GT) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. The changes were approved on April 30, 2026 and are effective immediately after EY completes its interim review and Workiva files its Form 10‑Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Key Details

• Audit Committee action date: April 30, 2026; Form 8‑K filed May 5, 2026 and signed by CFO Barbara Larson.
• EY’s audit reports for fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were unqualified (no adverse opinions, disclaimers, or modifications).
• During 2024, 2025 and the interim period through May 5, 2026, there were no “disagreements” or “reportable events” with EY under Regulation S‑K Item 304.
• Grant Thornton was engaged for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026; Workiva (and its agents) did not consult GT on accounting or auditing matters during the two most recent fiscal years or the interim period before May 5, 2026.
• EY furnished a letter dated May 5, 2026 (filed as Exhibit 16.1) in connection with the disclosures.

Why It Matters

• Auditor changes are material governance events that investors watch for potential impacts on financial reporting and audit continuity. Workiva confirmed prior audits were unqualified and reported no disagreements or reportable events with EY, and that GT had not previously provided consulting or advisory work that influenced accounting decisions. Investors should note the timing (effective after the March 31, 2026 interim review and 10‑Q filing) and monitor upcoming filings for any further disclosure related to the transition.