EXHIBIT 16
May 15, 2012
U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
Office of the Chief Accountant
100 F Street, NE
Washington, DC 20549
Re: Ascend Acquisition Corp.
Commission file no.: 000-51840
We have read Item 4.01 of Ascend Acquisition Corp.’s Form 8-K to be filed with the Commission on or about May 15, 2012, and we agree with the statements concerning our firm contained therein.
We have no basis to agree or disagree with any other matters reported therein.
Sincerely,
/s/ GBH CPAs, PC
GBH CPAs, PC
www.gbhcpas.com
Houston, Texas