Exhibit 16.1
September 5, 2014
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549
We have read the “Change in Independent Accountants” section of Form S-1 to be filed on September 5, 2014, of Fifth Street Asset Management Inc. and are in agreement with the statements contained therein as such statements relate toCohnReznick LLP.
Very truly yours,
/s/ CohnReznick LLP
Roseland, New Jersey