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SEC Comment Letter for AMERICAN BUSINESS CORP (CIK 0000820408) — Jun 24, 2005

AMERICAN BUSINESS CORP (CIK 0000820408)
Date: June 24, 2005 · CIK: 0000820408 · Accession: 0000000000-05-032473

AI Filing Summary & Sentiment

Date
June 24, 2005
Author
Beverly A. Singleton
Form
UPLOAD
Company
AMERICAN BUSINESS CORP (CIK 0000820408)

Letter

Mail Stop 3561 BY U.S. Mail and Facsimile [ (914) 939 - 6138 ] Mr. Anthony R. Russo President and Chief Executive Officer AMERICAN BUSINESS CORPORATION 222 Grace Church Street, Suite 300 Port Chester, New York 10573

Re: American Business Corporation Item 4.01 Form 8-K Filed June 20, 2005 File No. 33-16417-LA

Dear Mr. Russo:

We have reviewed the above referenced filing for compliance with the requirements with respect to the Item 4.01 disclosures of the Form 8-K. Where indicated, we think you should revise your document in response to these comments. If you disagree, we will consider your explanation as to why our comment is inapplicable or a revision is unnecessary. Please be as detailed as necessary in your explanation.

Pursuant to Rule 101(a)(3) of Regulation S-T, your response should be submitted via EDGAR, under the label "corresp," within 5 business days of the date of this letter. Please note that if you require longer than 5 business days to respond, you should contact the staff immediately to request additional time. An amendment to the Item 4.01 Form 8-K should be filed immediately.

Please understand that the purpose of our review process is to assist you in your compliance with the applicable disclosure requirements and to enhance the overall disclosure in your filing. We look forward to working with you in these respects. We welcome any questions you may have about our comments or on any other aspect of our review. Feel free to call us at the telephone numbers listed at the end of this letter.

Anthony R. Russo American Business Corporation June 24, 2005 Page 2

Item 4.01 Form 8-K

1. See the second paragraph. Please expand the beginning of the second sentence to also include the interim period from the Audit Period through the June 15, 2005 resignation date, as to whether there were any disagreements with the former auditors, Rosenberg Rich Baker Berman & Company ("RRBB"). See Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-B.

2. Disclose whether your board of directors or an audit or similar committee of the board of directors recommended or approved the decision to change accountants. See Item 304(a)(1)(iii) of Regulation S-B.

3. We note you have furnished a letter to RRBB requesting they provide you with a letter addressed to us stating whether or not they agree with your disclosures. Please have RRBB review your revised disclosures and indicate in the Exhibit 16 letter whether or not they agree with the disclosures to be included in the amended Item 4.01 Form 8-K. Please note this Exhibit 16 letter is due within 10 business days of your initial filing on June 20, 2005. See Item 304(a)(3) of Regulation S-B.

Other

We urge all persons who are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of the disclosure in the filing to be certain that the filing includes all information required under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that they have provided all information investors require for an informed investment decision. Since the company and its management are in possession of all facts relating to a company`s disclosure, they are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of the disclosures they have made.

In connection with responding to our comments, please provide, in writing, a statement from the company acknowledging that:

* the company is responsible for the adequacy and accuracy of the disclosure in the filing;

* staff comments or changes to disclosure in response to staff comments do not foreclose the Commission from taking any action with respect to the filing; and

* the company may not assert staff comments as a defense in any proceeding initiated by the Commission or any person under the federal securities laws of the United States.

Anthony R. Russo American Business Corporation June 24, 2005 Page 3

In addition, please be advised that the Division of Enforcement has access to all information you provide to the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance in our review of your filing or in response to our comments on your filing.

Closing Comments

Any questions concerning the above comments may be directed to the undersigned at (202) 551-3328.

Sincerely,
Beverly A. Singleton
Staff Accountant

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								June 24, 2005

Mail Stop 3561

 BY U.S. Mail and Facsimile [ (914) 939 - 6138 ]

 Mr. Anthony R. Russo
   President and Chief Executive Officer
 AMERICAN BUSINESS CORPORATION
222 Grace Church Street, Suite 300
Port Chester, New York  10573

 	Re:	American Business Corporation
 		Item 4.01 Form 8-K
 		Filed June 20, 2005
 		File No. 33-16417-LA

Dear Mr. Russo:

	We have reviewed the above referenced filing for compliance
with
the requirements with respect to the Item 4.01 disclosures of the
Form 8-K.  Where indicated, we think you should revise your
document
in response to these comments.  If you disagree, we will consider
your explanation as to why our comment is inapplicable or a
revision
is unnecessary.  Please be as detailed as necessary in your
explanation.

	Pursuant to Rule 101(a)(3) of Regulation S-T, your response
should be submitted via EDGAR, under the label "corresp," within 5
business days of the date of this letter.  Please note that if you
require longer than 5 business days to respond, you should contact
the staff immediately to request additional time.  An amendment to
the Item 4.01 Form 8-K should be filed immediately.

	Please understand that the purpose of our review process is
to
assist you in your compliance with the applicable disclosure
requirements and to enhance the overall disclosure in your filing.
We look forward to working with you in these respects.  We welcome
any questions you may have about our comments or on any other
aspect
of our review.  Feel free to call us at the telephone numbers
listed
at the end of this letter.

Anthony R. Russo
American Business Corporation
June 24, 2005
Page 2

Item 4.01 Form 8-K

1. See the second paragraph.  Please expand the beginning of the
second sentence to also include the interim period from the Audit
Period through the June 15, 2005 resignation date, as to whether
there were any disagreements with the former auditors, Rosenberg
Rich
Baker Berman & Company ("RRBB").  See Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of
Regulation S-B.

2. Disclose whether your board of directors or an audit or similar
committee of the board of directors recommended or approved the
decision to change accountants.  See Item 304(a)(1)(iii) of
Regulation S-B.

3. We note you have furnished a letter to RRBB requesting they
provide you with a letter addressed to us stating whether or not
they
agree with your disclosures.  Please have RRBB review your revised
disclosures and indicate in the Exhibit 16 letter whether or not
they
agree with the disclosures to be included in the amended Item 4.01
Form 8-K.  Please note this Exhibit 16 letter is due within 10
business days of your initial filing on June 20, 2005.   See Item
304(a)(3) of Regulation S-B.

Other

	We urge all persons who are responsible for the accuracy and
adequacy of the disclosure in the filing to be certain that the
filing includes all information required under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 and that they have provided all information
investors require for an informed investment decision.  Since the
company and its management are in possession of all facts relating
to
a company`s disclosure, they are responsible for the accuracy and
adequacy of the disclosures they have made.

	In connection with responding to our comments, please
provide,
in writing, a statement from the company acknowledging that:

* the company is responsible for the adequacy and accuracy of the
disclosure in the filing;

* staff comments or changes to disclosure in response to staff
comments do not foreclose the Commission from taking any action
with
respect to the filing; and

* the company may not assert staff comments as a defense in any
proceeding initiated by the Commission or any person under the
federal securities laws of the United States.

Anthony R. Russo
American Business Corporation
June 24, 2005
Page 3

	In addition, please be advised that the Division of
Enforcement
has access to all information you provide to the staff of the
Division of Corporation Finance in our review of your filing or in
response to our comments on your filing.

Closing Comments

	Any questions concerning the above comments may be directed
to
the undersigned at (202) 551-3328.

								Sincerely,

								Beverly A. Singleton
								Staff Accountant

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