C1 Fund Inc. Discloses Material Weaknesses in Internal Controls, Auditor Confirms Ineffectiveness

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C1 Fund Inc. reported significant material weaknesses in its internal controls, with both management and its new auditor confirming the ineffectiveness of its financial reporting controls.

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• Material Weaknesses Identified

  Management and the new auditor, CBIZ CPAs P.C., identified five material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025.

• Internal Controls Deemed Ineffective

  The company concluded that its internal control over financial reporting was not effective, citing deficiencies in personnel, segregation of duties, and investment valuation controls.

• Significant Accounting Adjustments

  The filing details over $5 million in adjusted misstatements related to offering costs and the recording of initial cash and net assets.

• Confirms Prior Auditor Concerns

  This disclosure from the new auditor and management validates concerns raised by the previous auditor's disagreement with the company's prior 8-K filing.

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This N-CEN filing reveals that C1 Fund Inc. has multiple material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting, leading to a conclusion that controls were "not effective." These deficiencies, confirmed by the new auditor, CBIZ CPAs P.C., include insufficient accounting personnel, poor segregation of duties, and inadequate controls over investment valuation and safeguarding. This follows a series of late filings and a contentious auditor change, indicating systemic governance and financial reporting issues that could severely impact the company's operational integrity and investor confidence.