210 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 56, § 012 - Accountant's letter of qualifications

The accountant shall furnish the Insurer in connection with, and for inclusion in, the filing of the annual Audited financial report, a letter stating:

012.01 That the accountant is independent with respect to the Insurer and conforms to the standards of his or her profession as contained in the Code of Professional Ethics and pronouncements of the AICPA and the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Nebraska Board of Public Accountancy, or similar code;

012.02 The background and experience in general, and the experience in audits of Insurers of the staff assigned to the engagement and whether each is an independent certified public accountant. Nothing within this Rule shall be construed as prohibiting the accountant from utilizing such staff as he or she deems appropriate where use is consistent with the standards prescribed by generally accepted auditing standards;

012.03 That the accountant understands the Annual financial report and his opinion thereon will be filed in compliance with this Rule and that the Director will be relying on this information in the monitoring and regulation of the financial position of Insurers;

012.04 That the accountant consents to the requirements of Section 013 of this Rule and that the accountant consents and agrees to make available for review by the Director, or the Director's designee or appointed agent, the workpapers, as defined in Section 013;

012.05 A representation that the accountant is properly licensed by an appropriate state licensing authority and is a member in good standing in the AICPA; and

012.06 A representation that the accountant is in compliance with the requirements of Section 007 of this Rule.

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210 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 56, § 012

Amended effective 3/13/2018