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): December 1, 1998
Data Systems Network Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Michigan
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-13424 38-2649874
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
34705 West Twelve Mile Road, Suite 300, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (248) 489-8700
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 4. CHANGE IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT
On December 1, 1998, Data Systems Network Corporation (the
"Company") issued a press release announcing that, as of that date, it had
engaged Grant Thornton LLP as its new independent accountants. The press
release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by
reference.
During the two most recent fiscal years, and through December 1,
1998, the Company has not consulted with Grant Thornton LLP regarding either
(i) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction,
either completed or proposed; or the type of audit opinion that might be
rendered on the Company's financial statements, and neither a written report
was provided to the Company or oral advice was provided that Grant Thornton
LLP concluded was an important factor, considered by the Company in reaching
a decision as to the accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue; or
(ii) any matter that was either the subject of disagreement (as the term is
defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K and the related instructions
to Item 304 of Regulation S-K) or a reportable event (as that term is
described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K).
ITEM 7: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release, dated December 1, 1998
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.
December 1, 1998 DATA SYSTEMS NETWORK CORPORATION
By:/S/ MICHAEL W. GRIEVES
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Michael W. Grieves
Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 1, 1998
Data Systems Network Corporation
Announces New Audit Firm
FARMINGTON HILLS, MICHIGAN--Data Systems Network Corporation (OTC BB:DSYS)
announced today that it has engaged Grant Thornton LLP, as its independent
auditors.
Through Grant Thornton International, the firm has more than 18,500 partners
and staff and over 550 offices located in more than 90 countries. In the
U.S., Grant Thornton has approximately 3,000 partners and staff in 48
locations. The firm was established in 1924.
Data Systems provides computer network services and products that enable the
control of complex distributed computing environments and allow companies to
capitalize on their investments in technology and people. The company
provides a wide range of network integration services including
installation, consultation, technical support and training. It also
provides specialized services in network management, application
development, enterprise document management and Year 2000 consulting. Based
in Farmington Hills, Michigan, Data Systems has 16 offices and more than 230
employees.
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For additional information contact:
Barbara Hauswirth, Director of Marketing
800-544-2086
