Aberdeen Chile Fund replaces PwC with KPMG as independent auditor for fiscal 2017
Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc. dismissed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its independent registered public accounting firm on June 15, 2017, and engaged KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, with both steps approved by the Board on June 13, 2017 on the Audit Committee's recommendation. The filing states that PwC's reports for fiscal 2016 and 2015 contained no adverse opinion, disclaimer, or qualification, and that there were no disagreements or reportable events with PwC. The filing names Aberdeen Chile Fund, not abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund (ticker AEF) as the request described it, so shareholders should confirm which fund the filing covers.
- Board approved the change on June 13, 2017; PwC dismissal and KPMG engagement both effective June 15, 2017
- PwC's reports for fiscal years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 had no adverse opinion, disclaimer, or qualification
- No disagreements or reportable events with PwC during fiscal 2016, fiscal 2015, or the interim period through June 15, 2017
- PwC letter dated June 20, 2017 filed as Exhibit 16.1