ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund replaces KPMG with PricewaterhouseCoopers as auditor
KPMG resigned as the independent auditor of ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc. (EMO) on August 14, 2017, at the Fund's request, and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was engaged for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2017. The filing states that KPMG's prior audit reports contained no adverse opinion, disclaimer, or qualification, and that there were no disagreements or reportable events with KPMG.
Key points
- KPMG resigned on August 14, 2017, at the Fund's request.
- The Board approved PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP on August 10, 2017, effective August 14, 2017, for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2017.
- KPMG's reports for fiscal years ended November 30, 2016 and 2015 had no adverse opinion, disclaimer, or qualification.
- KPMG's letter dated August 16, 2017 is filed as Exhibit 16.1.
The filing
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