EXHIBIT 16.1 2699 s. bayshore drive miami. Florida 33133 305 858 5600 305 856 3284 fax www.kaufmanrossin.com September 17, 2002 KAUFMAN ROSSIN & CO. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20549 RE: Clements Golden Phoenix Enterprises, Inc. File No. 2-07137 We have read the statements that Clements Golden Phoenix Enterprises, Inc. included under Item 4 of the Form 8-K/A report expected to be filed on September 17, 2002 regarding the recent change of auditors. We agree with such statements made regarding our firm. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements made under Item 4. Very truly yours, /s/ Kaufman, Rossin & Co. Kaufman, Rossin & Co. MIAMI o FT. LAUDERDALE o BOCA RATON