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) July 25, 2000
(July 22, 2000)
THE NATIONAL SECURITY GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-18649 63-1020300
(State or other (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of Identification No.)
incorporation)
661 East Davis Street, Elba, Alabama 36323
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (334) 897-2273
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address if changed since last report)
Total number of pages in this report is 4.
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Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
On July 22, 2000, upon recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of
Directors of The National Security Group, Inc. (National Security Group)
dismissed Dudley, Hopton-Jones, Sims and Freeman as its principal accountants.
The reports of Dudley, Hopton-Jones, Sims and Freeman, issued on the
financial statements of National Security Group for either of the two most
recent fiscal years, did not contain any adverse opinion or disclaimer of
opinion. Such reports were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit
scope or accounting principles.
During such years and during the period between December 31, 1999 and the
date of their dismissal, including a review of interim period financial
statements for the period March 31, 2000, there was no disagreement between
Dudley, Hopton-Jones, Sims and Freeman and The National Security Group on any
matter of accounting principles, financial statement disclosure, or auditing
scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to the safisfaction of
Dudley, Hopton-Jones, Sims and Freeman, would have caused that firm to make
reference to the subject matter of such disagreement in connection with its
report on the Company's financial statements.
Also, on July 22, 2000, upon recommendation of the Audit Committee, the
Board of Directors of The National Security Group engaged Barfield, Murphy,
Shank and Smith, PC as the Company's new principal accountants.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit No. Exhibit
16 Letter regarding change in certifying accountant.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
The National Security Group, Inc.
Dated: July 27, 2000 By: /s/ Mickey L Murdock
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Mickey L Murdock
Sr. Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
