UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) February 4, 2000 MAXUS REAL PROPERTY INVESTORS-FOUR, L.P. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) MISSOURI 000-11023 43-1250566 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 1100 Main, Suite 2100, Kansas City, MO 64105 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (816) 421-4670 Item 4. Changes in Control of Registrant's Certifying Accountant. (b) New independent accountants. (i) On or about February 4, 2000, the Registrant engaged KPMG LLP as independent accountants for the fiscal year ending November 30, 1999. The decision to engage KPMG as independent accountants was recommended by the Registrant's general partner. (ii) Prior to the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Registrant did not engage or consult with KPMG LLP regarding any of the matters described in Item 304(a)(2) of Regulation S-K. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits (a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired Not applicable. (b) Pro Forma Financial Information Not applicable. (c) Exhibits Not applicable. 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. MAXUS REAL PROPERTY INVESTORS-FOUR, L.P., Missouri limited partnership By: Maxus Capital Corp, the Registrant's General Partner Date: February 10, 2000 By: /s/Daniel W. Pishny Daniel W. Pishny President 2