Audited financials would certainly be a big plus in establishing some confidence in the market.
Right now, everyone is just going with what they have stated publicly on a "take their word for it" basis.
I, for one, would like to see those financials soon.
Also, if the Bruce Barren stated intent is to uplist, which requires 2 years of audited financials, they need to have all of 2017 count to uplist in 2019.