Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fund replaces KPMG with PwC as auditor for fiscal 2017
On August 14, 2017, KPMG resigned as the independent auditor of Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fund at the Fund's request, and the Board approved PricewaterhouseCoopers as its replacement for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2017. The filing states there were no disagreements or reportable events with KPMG, and that the change does not reflect dissatisfaction with KPMG's performance.
Key points
- KPMG resigned August 14, 2017, at the Fund's request; its reports for fiscal 2016 and 2015 contained no adverse or disclaimer opinion and were not qualified.
- Audit Committee recommended PwC; the Board approved the engagement on August 10, 2017, effective August 14, 2017.
- No disagreements with KPMG or reportable events were reported for fiscal 2015, fiscal 2016 or the interim period through August 14, 2017.
- KPMG's letter to the SEC dated August 16, 2017 is filed as Exhibit 16.1.
The filing
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