GLOBAL TECH INDUSTRIES GROUP, INC. 8-K

What Happened
GLOBAL TECH INDUSTRIES GROUP, INC. (GTII) filed an 8-K reporting that Barton CPA PLLC, a PCAOB-registered firm based in Cypress, Texas, resigned as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm effective April 15, 2026. Barton was engaged as GTII’s independent auditor but did not issue any audit reports during its engagement. The Company states there were no disagreements or “reportable events” between Barton and GTII during Barton’s engagement or through the resignation date. The Court overseeing GTII’s receivership has ordered Barton to appear and provide testimony on May 6, 2026 regarding the status of the audits and the circumstances of the resignation. GTII has not yet engaged a successor auditor and is evaluating replacement firms.

Key Details

• Resignation date: Barton CPA PLLC resigned effective April 15, 2026.
• No audit reports: Barton did not issue any audit reports on GTII’s financial statements during its engagement.
• No disagreements or reportable events: Per the filing, there were none during the engagement period through the resignation date.
• Court involvement and testimony: Court ordered Barton to testify May 6, 2026; Barton’s letter to GTII dated April 16, 2026 is filed as Exhibit 16.1.
• Successor auditor: GTII had not engaged a new independent registered public accounting firm as of the April 17, 2026 filing.

Why It Matters
Auditor changes can affect the timing and completion of audited financial statements. Here, Barton’s resignation comes amid court-ordered receivership oversight and efforts to remedy GTII’s delinquent filings with the OTC Market Group, so investors should watch for (1) the outcome of the Court-ordered testimony, (2) the appointment of a successor auditor, and (3) any updates on the status and timing of completed audits and required SEC/OTC filings. The filing notes no disagreements or adverse reports from Barton, and no audit opinions were issued by Barton during its engagement.