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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): November 3, 2011
HARTMAN SHORT TERM INCOME PROPERTIES XX, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
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2909 Hillcroft Suite 420 Houston, Texas |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 467-2222
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Item 4.01 Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Previous independent registered public accounting firm
On November 3, 2011, Hartman Short Term Income Properties XX, Inc. (the Registrant or the Company) dismissed RBSM LLP (RBSM) as the Registrants independent registered public accounting firm. The decision to dismiss RBSM as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm was approved by the Audit Committee (the Audit Committee) of the Companys Board of Directors. The report of RBSM dated March 31, 2011 with respect to the balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related statements of operations, equity and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2010 and for the period from February 5, 2009 (date of inception) through December 31, 2009 did not contain an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, and such report was not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principle.
During the two most recent fiscal years and through November 3, 2011, the Company has not had any disagreements with RBSM on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to RBSMs satisfaction, would have caused them to make reference thereto in their reports on the Companys financial statements for such periods.
During the two most recent fiscal years and through November 3, 2011 , there have been no reportable events, as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.
The Company provided RBSM with a copy of this disclosure set forth under this Item 4.01 and was requested to furnish a letter addressed to the Securities & Exchange Commission stating whether or not it agrees with the above statements.
A copy of the letter from RBSM is attached hereto as Exhibit 16.1
New independent registered public accounting firm
On October 7, 2011 (the Engagement Date), the Company engaged Weaver & Tidwell, L.L.P. (WeaverLLP) as its independent registered public accounting firm for the Companys fiscal year ended December 31, 2011. The decision to engage WeaverLLP as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm was approved by the Audit Committee of the Companys Board of Directors.
During the two most recent fiscal years and through the Engagement Date, the Company has not consulted with WeaverLLP regarding either:
(1) the application of accounting principles to any specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Companys financial statements, and neither a written report was provided to the Company nor oral advice was provided that WeaverLLP concluded was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching a decision as to the accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue; or
(2) any matter that was either the subject of a disagreement (as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(iv) of Item 304 of Regulation S-K and the related instructions thereto) or a reportable event (as described in paragraph (a)(1)(v) of Item 304 of Regulation S-K).
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits
16.1 Letter from RBSM LLP regarding change in certifying accountant.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| HARTMAN SHORT TERM INCOME PROPERTIES XX, INC. | |
Date: November 3, 2011 | By: | /s/ Louis T. Fox, III |
| Louis T. Fox, III | |
| Chief Financial Officer |