SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Item 4 Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 22, 1998 EASTBROKERS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 0-26202 52-1807562 (State of incorporation (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer or organization) Identification No.) 15245SHADY GROVE ROAD, SUITE 340, ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 20850 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (301) 527-1110 INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT ITEM 4. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT (b) Eastbrokers International Incorporated (the "Company") has engaged Deloitte & Touche, LLP as its independent accountant, effective January 22, 1998. During the Company's two fiscal years ended March 31, 1997 and 1996 and through the date of engagement of Deloitte & Touche, LLP, the Company has not consulted with Deloitte & Touche, LLP regarding any of the matters specified in Item 304(a)(2) of Regulation S-K. SIGNATURE 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. EASTBROKERS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED By: /S/ MARTIN A. SUMICHRAST -------------------------- Martin A. Sumichrast Vice Chairman of the Board and Secretary Date: January 27, 1998 - 2 -