UNITED STATES
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 28, 2010
BRT REALTY TRUST
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
| Massachusetts | 001-07172 | 13-2755856 |
| (State or other | (Commission file No.) | (IRS Employer |
| jurisdiction of | | I.D. No.) |
| incorporation) | | |
60 Cutter Mill Road, Suite 303, Great Neck, New York11021
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 516-466-3100
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Section 4 -Matters Related to Accountants and Financial Statements
Item 4.01 Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant.
On December 28, 2010, an engagement letter was executed by us and BDO USA, LLP (“BDO”) pursuant to which the audit committee of our board of trustees engaged BDO as our independent registered public accountants, as of and for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011 and the interim periods prior to such year-end. During our two most recent fiscal years and through December 28, 2010, we did not consult with BDO regarding the application of accounting principles to a specific transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on our financial statements, nor did BDO provide advice to us, either written or oral, that was an important factor considered by us in reaching a decision as to an accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue. Further, during our two most recent fiscal years and through December 28, 2010, we did not consult with BDO on any matter described in Item 304(a)(2)(i) or (ii) of Regulation S-K.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
| (c) | Exhibits. | |
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| | Exhibit No. | Title |
| | 16.1 | Letter from Ernst & Young dated January 3, 2011 |
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.
| | BRT REALTY TRUST |
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| Date: January 3, 2011 | By: /s/ Simeon Brinberg |
| | Simeon Brinberg, |
| | Senior Vice President |
