-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, OMJLdkGukpUEGANnjnJWmj/4MPD4TT96WDiE4IdSjlj4hvpJLgJFvtrAUAyehEgs B8kw9sIQKy905liK/9t6ZA== 0001010412-03-000161.txt : 20030722 0001010412-03-000161.hdr.sgml : 20030722 20030722130019 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001010412-03-000161 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20030721 ITEM INFORMATION: Changes in registrant's certifying accountant ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20030722 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TINTIC GOLD MINING CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001159275 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: GOLD & SILVER ORES [1040] IRS NUMBER: 870448400 STATE OF INCORPORATION: UT FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-33167 FILM NUMBER: 03796017 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3098 SOUTH HIGHLAND DRIVE STREET 2: #323 CITY: SALT LAKE CITY STATE: UT ZIP: 84106-3085 BUSINESS PHONE: (801) 467-2021 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3098 SOUTH HIGHLAND DRIVE #323 CITY: SALT LAKE CITY STATE: UT ZIP: 84106-3085 8-K 1 k.txt CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K REGARDING CHANGE IN ACCOUNTANTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 21, 2003 TINTIC GOLD MINING COMPANY (Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter) UTAH 000-33167 87-0448400 (State or other Jurisdiction) (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer ID No.) 3131 Teton Drive Salt Lake City, Utah 84109 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (801) 485-3939 (Issuer's telephone number, including area code) N/A --- (Former Name or Former Address if changed Since Last Report) Item 1. Changes in Control of Registrant. --------------------------------- None; not applicable. Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets. ------------------------------------- None; not applicable. Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership. --------------------------- None; not applicable. Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant. ---------------------------------------------- Hansen, Barnett & Maxwell, independent certified public accountants,of Salt Lake City, Utah, audited the balance sheets of Tintic Gold Mining Company, a Utah corporation (the "Company"), an exploration stage mining company, as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the related statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the years then ended and for the period from December 31, 1997 (date of inception of the explorationstage) through December 31, 2002. During July 2003, management of the Company met with a representative of Pritchett, Siler & Hardy, certified public accountants, Salt Lake City, Utah, for the purpose of determining whether Pritchett, Siler & Hardy would be interested in becoming the Company's new independent auditors. After such discussions, the Board of Directors decided to dismiss Hansen, Barnett & Maxwell and retain Pritchett, Siler & Hardy as the Company's independent auditors. At the meeting with Pritchett, Siler & Hardy, or prior thereto, no one representing the Company consulted with Pritchett, Siler & Hardy regarding the application of accounting principles to a specific completed or contemplated transaction, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company's financial statements and Pritchett, Siler & Hardy had not provided the Company or someone on its behalf either written or oral advice on any factor, issue or item of accounting, auditing or financial reporting. During the two years ended December 31, 2002 and during the subsequent period through July 21, 2003, the reports of Hansen, Barnett & Maxwell did not contain any adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to audit scope or accounting principles. However, the reports of Hansen, Barnett & Maxwell expressed that there was substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. During the two years ended December 31, 2002 and during the subsequent period through July 21, 2003, there were no disagreements between the Company and Hansen, Barnett & Maxwell, whether resolved or not resolved, on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedure, which, if not resolved, would have caused them to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with their reports. The Company has provided Hansen, Barnett & Maxwell with a copy of the disclosure provided under this caption of this Report, and has advised them to provide the Company with a letter addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission as to whether they agree or disagree with the disclosures made herein. Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure. ------------------------------------------ None; not applicable. Item 6. Resignations of Directors and Executive Officers. ------------------------------------------------- None; not applicable. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. ---------------------------------- (a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired. None; not applicable. (b) Pro Forma Financial Information. None; not applicable. (c) Exhibits. Description of Exhibit Exhibit Number - ---------------------- -------------- Letter on change in certifying accountant 16 Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year. ---------------------- None; not applicable. Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure. ------------------------- None; not applicable. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Date: July 21, 2003 /s/ George Christopulos ------------------------------------- By: George Christopulos, Its: President and Chairman of the Board EX-16 3 ex16.txt LETTER ON CHANGE IN ACCOUNTANT FROM FORMER FIRM HANSEN, BARNETT & MAXWELL A Professional Corporation CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Member of AICPA Division of Firms 5 Triad Center, Suite 750 Member of SECPS Salt Lake City, UT 84180-1128 An Independent Member of Phone: (801) 532-2200 Baker Tilly Fax: (801) 532-7944 International www.hbmcpas.com July 21, 2003 To the Securities and Exchange Commission United States of America Re: Tintic Gold Mining Company We have read the statements made by Tintic Gold Mining Company regarding Hansen, Barnett & Maxwell contained in the Form 8-K dated July 21, 2003 and agree with those statements. Sincerely, /s/Hansen, Barnett & Maxwell HANSEN, BARNETT & MAXWELL -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----