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): September 27, 2004 THE SPORTS CLUB COMPANY, INC. ----------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-13290 95-4479735 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 11100 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 300, Los Angeles, California 90025 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (310) 479-5200 --------------------------- Not Applicable -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) 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: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13 e-4(c)) 1 Section 4 - Matters Related to Accountants and Financial Statements Item 4.01 Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant (a) Not Applicable (b) Effective September 27, 2004, Stonefield Josephson, Inc. has agreed to act as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Company's financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2004. The Company did not consult the new accountant prior to its engagement regarding the application of accounting principles to a specific completed or proposed transaction, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company's financial statements. Signatures Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Dated: September 30, 2004 THE SPORTS CLUB COMPANY, INC. By: /s/ Timothy M. O'Brien -------------------------------- Timothy M. O'Brien Chief Financial Officer 2