Exhibit 99.1
November 3, 2008
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20549
Re: | Ascend Acquisition Corp. |
Commission File # 000-51840 |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have read the statements made by Ascend Acquisition Corp. in Item 4.01 of the accompanying Form 8-K, which is being filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We agree with the statements in Item 4.01 concerning our firm.
Very truly yours,
McGLADREY & PULLEN, LLP