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U. S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
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FORM 8 - K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: February 4, 1997 Commission File: 01-21617
THE QUIGLEY CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter)
NEVADA 23-2577138
(State of Incorporation) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
10 South Clinton Street, P. O. Box 1349, Doylestown, PA 18901
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(215) 345-0919
(Registrants' Telephone Number)
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The following current report under Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 is filed pursuant to Rule 13a-11 or Rule 15d-11:
ITEM 4: CHANGES IN REGISTRANTS' CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT
On January 29, 1997, the Registrant engaged the independent accounting firm
of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. to audit the Registrants' financial statements
for calendar year 1997. The replacement of the previous certifying
accountant, Nachum Blumenfrucht, CPA, was made by approval of the Board of
Directors of the Registrant and with the agreement of Mr. Blumenfrucht. This
change was due to the dramatic expansion of business operations undertaken
by the Company since the close of the prior fiscal year. There have been no
disagreements with the former accountant on any matter of accounting
principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope
of procedure, nor any reportable event required to be disclosed pursuant to
Item 304 (v) of Regulation S - K.
ITEM 8: CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR
On January 2, 1997, the Board of Directors of the Registrant approved the
change of the Registrants' fiscal year from September 30 to December 31 to
reflect the fiscal year which has been generally adopted by the
pharmaceutical industry. The Report covering the transition period from
October 1, 1996 to December 31, 1996 will be filed by the Registrant on Form
10-QSB. The audited statements for this period, to be audited by Nachum
Blumenfrucht, CPA, will be included in the Companys' form 10-KSB for
calendar year ended December 31, 1997.
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.
DATED: February 4, 1997 THE QUIGLEY CORPORATION
By: /s/ Guy J. Quigley
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Guy J. Quigley
President and CEO
