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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K/A
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: June 5, 1998
COVENTRY INDUSTRIES CORP.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
FLORIDA 000-22653 65-0353816
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification
incorporation) Number)
7777 Glades Road, Suite 211
Boca Raton, Fl 33434
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(Address of executive offices and Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 561-488-4802
not applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant.
On June 1, 1998 BDO Seidman, LLP advised Coventry Industries Corp., a
Florida corporation (the "Company") of its decision not to accept a renewal of
its engagement as the Company's principal accountant. BDO Seidman, LLP had
served as the Company's principal accountant since August 4, 1997. During the
period BDO Seidman, LLP was engaged as the Company's principal accountant
there were no disagreements with BDO Seidman, LLP on any matter of accounting
principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or
procedure and there were no disagreement with BDO Seidman LLP. During the
interim period subsequent to the issuance of the June 30, 1997 financial
statements through June 1, 1998 there were no disagreements, No accountant's
report on the financial statements of the Company issued by BDO Seidman, LLP
contained an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion, or was qualified or
modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. The Company
requested that BDO Seidman, LLP furnish it with a letter addressed to the
Securities and Exchange Commission stating whether or not they agreed with the
statements made by the Company herein and, if not, stating the respects in
which they did not agree. The Company filed a copy of such letter from BDO
Seidman, LLP confirming their agreement to the Company's statements as
contained herein. See Exhibit 16.1 hereto.
On June 11, 1998, the Board of Directors approved the engagement of
Sweeney Gates & Co. as its auditors for the year ended June 30, 1998. There
have been no consultations with these accountants.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.
Not applicable.
(b) Pro forma Financial Information.
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
No. Description
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16.1 Letter from BDO Seidman, LLP
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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.
Date: June 17, 1998 By: /s/ Robert Hausman
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Robert Hausman,
President and Chief Executive
Officer
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EXHIBIT 16.1
BDO SEIDMAN, LLP
Accountants and Consultants
NationsBank Tower at International Place
100 SE 2 Street
Suite 2200
Miami, Florida 33131
Telephone (350) 381-8000
Fax (305)374-1135
June 17, 1998
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Coventry Industries Corp. (the "Company")
File No. 000-22653
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have been furnished with a copy of the response to Item 4 of Form
8-K for the event that occurred on June 1, 1996 to be filed by our former client
Coventry Industries Corp. We agree with the statements made in response to that
Item insofar as they relate of our firm.
Very truly yours,
BDO SEIDMAN, LLP
/s/ BDO Seidman, LLP
