SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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) January 7, 1997
SUNRIVER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-17977 13-3469637
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
Echelon IV, Suite 200, 9430 Research Boulevard,
Austin, Texas 78759-6543
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (512) 349-5800
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant.
In its most recent report on Form 8-K, the registrant, SunRiver Corporation
(the "Company"), reported the resignation of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. as the
Company's independent accountant, effective December 17, 1996. A letter from
Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. expressing agreement with the Company's statements in
such report on Form 8-K regarding the absence of any adverse opinions or
disagreements was included as an exhibit to such report.
On January 7, 1997, BDO Seidman, LLP ("BDO Seidman") was engaged by the
Company's Board of Directors as the new independent accountant of the Company to
replace Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.
During the two fiscal years, and any interim period, preceding January 7,
1997, neither the Company nor anyone on its behalf consulted BDO Seidman on
accounting principles, audit opinions or financial reporting matters.
The Company has requested BDO Seidman to review the disclosures required in
this Report before it is filed with the Commission and has provided BDO Seidman
with the opportunity to furnish the Company with a letter addressed to the
Commission containing any new information, any clarification of the Company's
views or statements by BDO Seidman that it does not agree with the statements
made in this Report. BDO Seidman has informed the Company that it has reviewed
these disclosures and does not intend to furnish the Company with such a letter.
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.
SUNRIVER CORPORATION
Registrant
By:/s/ Leonard N. Mackenzie
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Leonard N. Mackenzie,
President and
Chief Executive Officer
Date: January 9, 1997
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