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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
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): February 26, 1998
PROVIDENT AMERICAN CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania 0-13591 23-2214195
(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
2500 DeKalb Pike, Norristown, Pennsylvania 19404
(Address of principal executive offices/Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (610) 279-2500
Former name, former address, and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report: N/A
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Item 4. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT
(a)(1) On February 23, 1998 the Company engaged BDO Seidman, LLP to audit the
Company's financial statements. The Company, during the two most recent
fiscal years and the subsequent interim period prior to the engagement
of BDO Seidman, LLP did not consult with BDO Seidman, LLP with regard to
any of the matters listed in Regulation SK Items 304(a)(2)(i) or (ii).
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 hereunto duly authorized.
PROVIDENT AMERICAN CORPORATION
By: /s/ Benedict J. Iacovetti
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Benedict J. Iacovetti
Chief Financial Officer
February 26, 1998
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