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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): June 22, 2000
Commission file number 0-28706
FIRST ALLIANCE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 33-0721183
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
incorporation or organization)
17305 VON KARMAN AVENUE, IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92614
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (949) 224-8500
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report): Not Applicable
ITEM 4. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S ACCOUNTANT
On June 22, 2000, the United States Bankruptcy Court, based upon the
recommendations of management, the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee of
the Company, approved the engagement of Hein + Associates LLP ("Hein") as the
Company's principal independent public accountants. Prior to such appointment,
the Company had not consulted with Hein regarding the application of accounting
principles to a specified transaction or the type of audit opinion that might be
rendered on the Company's financial statements.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial statements - not applicable.
(b) Pro forma financial information - not applicable.
(c) Exhibits - not applicable
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
Date: June 22, 2000
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FIRST ALLIANCE CORPORATION
By: /s/ FRANCISCO NEBOT
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Francisco Nebot
President and
Chief Financial Officer
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