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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
October 1, 1997
Date of Report (Date of
earliest event reported)
FCS LABORATORIES, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number
0-13154
Arizona 95-2568559
(State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer ID Number)
2330 S. Industrial Park Ave., Tempe, Arizona 85282
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(602) 966-7248
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 4(b) - Engagement of New Independent Accountant
FCS Laboratories, Inc. (the "Company") announced the appointment
of Rosenberg Rich Baker Berman & Company to audit the Company's
books and records for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1997.
The appointment will be submitted for ratification to the
Company's Shareholders at their next annual meeting.
The firm McGladrey & Pullen, LLP has served as the Company's
auditors since fiscal 1992. The decision of the Board of
Directors of the Company was based on the recommendation of its
Audit Committee and was prompted by cost considerations only.
In its announcement, the Company emphasized that no disputes
exist between the Company and McGladrey and Pullen, LLP.
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Signature
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, authorized officer.
Date: October 1, 1997 FCS LABORATORIES, INC.
/S/ Nicholas A. Gallo, III
Nicholas A. Gallo, III
Chairman, member of the
Board of Directors and
President
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