NEW YORK, Nov. 26 -- The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued the following letter by President and CEO Barry C. Melancon regarding loan necessity questionnaires:

To: Mr. Curtis Rich, Agency Clearance Officer, Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20416

SBA Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503