going concern

    By David Schepp

    | 5:50AM 8/18/2010
    Here's news from the business world and other money matters to watch out for Wednesday (last updated at 7:59 a.m. Eastern time): FCC Bungling Propelled 'Net Neutrality' Deal: Efforts by the Federal Communications Commission in recent years to maintain a level playing field for Internet traffic may...

    By Douglas McIntyre

    | 7:00AM 4/07/2009
    Most companies are close to death when they receive a "going concern" letter from their accountants. The missive means that there is a great deal of risk that the firm will not be in business in a year. Blockbuster (BBI) recently got its letter. In its 10-K, the company said that "While we believe...

    By Tim Catts

    | 1:30PM 3/19/2009
    Pummeled by falling sales and shrinking profit margins, outdoorsy retailer Eddie Bauer (EBHI) said in a regulatory filing that it could receive a vote of no confidence from its auditors unless it can rework the terms of a $225 million loan. Like many retail chains, Eddie Bauer has had to slash...