1 STEPHEN J. GANNUSCIO PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT 246 CLIFTON AVENUE ROOM 20 -- FLOOR 2 CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY 07011 TELEPHONE: (973) 478-6188 FACSIMILE: (973) 478-6178 October 29, 1999 United States Securities & Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 RE: CENTRAL AMERICAN EQUITIES CORPORATION FORM 8-K/A Dear Sir/Madam: Please be advised that I have been provided with a copy of Form 8-K/A for Central American Equities Corporation notifying the commission of a change in the company's certifying accountant. Be advised that I have read the above filing in accordance with Item 304(a) I hereby represent that I agree with the statements made in such filing. I make this representation in the capacity of the former accountant of Central American Equities Corporation. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. Very truly yours, /s/ Stephen J. Gannuscio Stephen J. Gannuscio