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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) March 29, 1996
FISCHER-WATT GOLD COMPANY, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
NEVADA 0-17386 88-0227654
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) file number) Identification No.)
1410 Cherrywood Drive Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 208-664-6757
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Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
On March 29, 1996 Fischer-Watt Gold Company, Inc., (the "Company"),
signed an engagement letter with BDO Seidman, LLP.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Fischer-Watt Gold Company, Inc.
Dated April 3, 1996 /s/ George Beattie, President
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