Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Workiva Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: April 30, 2026
Reporting Period: The filing addresses events occurring on April 30, 2026, specifically regarding the change of the independent registered public accounting firm following the interim review for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document is strictly a disclosure regarding the dismissal of the previous auditor and the appointment of a new one.
Material Changes
- Dismissal of Auditor: The Audit Committee approved the dismissal of Ernst & Young LLP (EY) as the independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately after the completion of their interim review for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
- Appointment of New Auditor: The Audit Committee approved the engagement of Grant Thornton, LLP (GT) as the new independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, and related interim periods.
- Audit History: EY's reports for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024, did not contain adverse opinions, disclaimers, or qualifications regarding uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles.
Management Commentary, Risks, and Contingencies
- Disagreements and Reportable Events: The Company stated there were no "disagreements" with EY on accounting principles, practices, or auditing scope during the two most recent fiscal years and the subsequent interim period. Additionally, there were no "reportable events" as defined by Regulation S-K.
- Consultations with New Auditor: The Company confirmed that neither it nor anyone on its behalf consulted Grant Thornton, LLP regarding the application of accounting principles or the type of audit opinion during the two most recent fiscal years and the subsequent interim period.
- Auditor Response: EY was provided a copy of the disclosures and requested to furnish a letter to the SEC. A letter from EY dated May 5, 2026, is filed as Exhibit 16.1.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the content of the letter from Ernst & Young LLP (Exhibit 16.1) to confirm their stance on the dismissal and the absence of disagreements.
- Review the upcoming Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, to assess the financial impact of the auditor change on the interim review.
- Monitor future filings for the transition plan and timeline for Grant Thornton, LLP to complete the audit for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
- Check for any subsequent press releases or investor communications explaining the strategic rationale behind the change in accounting firms.