SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF
Date of report: May 3, 2013
BALTIA AIR LINES, INC.
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New York (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | 11-2989648
(IRS Employer Identification No.) | |
JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT | ||
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT Item 4.01. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant. (a) The Company's prior certifying accountant, Mr. Patrick Rodgers, CPA, PA, has resigned as of May 3, 2013. The audit report rendered by Patrick Rodgers, CPA, PA, on the Company's latest annual financial statement did not contain any adverse opinions or disclaimers. These reports have not been qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles. During the past two fiscal years and throughout the term until the auditor's resignation, the Company did not encounter any disagreements or reportable events with Patrick Rodgers, CPA, PA. Mr. Rodgers has reviewed this disclosure and consented to it as set forth in the exhibit EX-16.1 submitted herewith. The resignation of Mr. Rodgers and the engagement of a new certifying accountant was done to comply with regulatory requirements and for no other purpose. (b) On May 3, 2013, the Company engaged Mr. Patrick Heyn, CPA, PA at 1A Atrium Cir, Atlantis, FL 33462 USA, to act as the Company's new independent registered public accountant beginning immediately and, specifically, to perform procedures related to the audit of the Company's financial statements and reporting, including periodic reporting for the period started January 1, 2013. Prior to this engagement, Baltia Air Lines did not consult with Patrick Heyn, CPA, PA regarding (i) application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed; (ii) the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company's financial statements, and the Company did not request or receive either written report or oral advice that would be an important factor in reaching a decision as to the accounting, auditing, or financial reporting issue, or any matter that was either the subject of a disagreement or reportable event. (c) Company's Board of Directors approved resignation of the former auditor and engagement of Patrick Heyn, CPA, PA. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Baltia Air Lines
/ ____signed___ / May 6, 2013 |
EXHIBIT 16.1
Patrick Rodgers, CPA, PA
309 East Citrus Street
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
May 3, 2013
Securities and Exchange Commission
Office of the Chief Accountant
100 F Street, NE
Washington, DC 20549
Re: Baltia Air Lines, Inc.
Commission File Number: 869187
Dear Sirs:
I have read item 4.01 included in Form 8-K of Baltia Air Lines, Inc.
I agree with the statements contained in the first paragraph of Item 4.01 therein. I am not in a position to agree or disagree with other statements of Baltia Air Lines, Inc. contained therein.
Sincerely,
/ ____signed___ /
Patrick Rodgers, CPA, PA