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
August 10, 2004
Date of Report
(Date of Earliest Event Reported)
DEEP WELL OIL & GAS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Nevada 0-24012 13-3087510
(State of Incorporation) (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer I.D. No.)
Suite 3175, 246 Stewart Green SW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3H 3C8
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(403) 686-6104
(Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code)
Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
(a)(1) On August 10, 2004, Deep Well Oil & Gas, Inc. ("the Registrant") changed
accountants from Madsen & Associates. CPA's Inc. to Deloitte & Touche LLP,
(i) The Registrant decided to dismiss Madsen & Associates. CPA's Inc.
as its independent accountants.
(ii) Madsen & Associates. CPA's Inc. report on the financial
statements for the period from September 10, 2003 to September
30, 2003 as contained in Form 10-K/A, Amendment Number 2, which
was filed on May 13, 2004, was not subject to an adverse or
qualified opinion or a disclaimer of opinion and were not
modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles
for the period from September 10, 2003 to September 30, 2003 or
for either of the past two years. Madsen & Associates. CPA's Inc.
report on the financial statements for the period from September
10, 2003 to September 30, 2003 raises substantial doubt about the
Registrant's ability to continue as a going concern and that
continuation of the Registrant as a going concern is dependent
upon obtaining additional working capital.
(iii) The decision to change accountants was approved by the
Registrant's Board of Directors; and
(iv) (A) During the period from our engagement of Madsen & Associates.
CPA's Inc. on February 9, 2004 to the date we dismissed Madsen
& Associates. CPA's Inc. on August 10, 2004, there were no
disagreements with Madsen & Associates. CPA's Inc. related to
accounting principles or practices, financial statement
disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which
disagreements if not resolved to the satisfaction of Madsen
& Associates. CPA's Inc. would have caused Madsen & Associates.
CPA's Inc. to make reference to the subject matter of the
disagreement in connection with its report.
(B) Not applicable
(C) Not applicable
(D) Not applicable
(E) Not applicable
(2) On August 10, 2004, the Registrant engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP. as its
independent accountants.
(i) The Registrant did not consult with Deloitte & Touche LLP., its
new independent accountants, regarding any matter prior to its
engagement; and
(ii) Not applicable
(3) The Registrant has provided to Madsen & Associates. CPA's Inc. its former
accountant, a copy of the disclosures contained in this Item 4 and the
Registrant has requested a letter from Madsen & Associates. CPA's Inc.
addressed to the Commission, confirming certain statements made by the
Registrant in this Item 4. A copy of this letter is attached hereto.
(b) Not applicable
Item 7. Financial Statements, ProForma Financial Information and Exhibits
(a) Not applicable
(b) Not applicable
(c) Exhibits
(16.1) Letter from Madsen & Associates. CPA's Inc. pursuant to Item 304(a)(3)
of Regulation S-B.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
DEEP WELL OIL & GAS, INC.
DATED: August 13, 2004 /s/ Steven Gawne
Steven Gawne
President,
Chief Executive Officer
