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Seen that? - Warning From a Student of Democracy's Collapse
in P2P File Sharing, on October 31, 2009
...rning from Thomas A. Basilo, chairman & CEO of WithumSmith+Brown Global Assurance in the latest Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Journal.Basilo warns that the report from the SEC subcommittee recommendin... ...m Thomas A. Basilo, chairman & CEO of WithumSmith+Brown Global Assurance in the latest Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Journal.Basilo warns that the report from the SEC subcommittee recommending exempti...
Sarbanes-Oxley: It's crunch time for small companies
in Sox First, on January 29, 2009
...ssion chairwoman Mary Schapiro says she wants small public businesses to start complying with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirement that companies' internal controls be audited to ensure that their... ...irwoman Mary Schapiro says she wants small public businesses to start complying with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirement that companies' internal controls be audited to ensure that their financia...
Lawyers take to boardrooms
in Sox First, on August 28, 2008
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We have talked many times about how Sarbanes-Oxley has turned into a goldmine for accountants. The other lot that's made big gains are the lawyers. Sarbanes-Oxley means we're now seeing m... ...
We have talked many times about how Sarbanes-Oxley has turned into a goldmine for accountants. The other lot that's made big gains are the lawyers. Sarbanes-Oxley means we're now seeing m...
Why firms left the US market
in Sox First, on August 14, 2008
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It's often claimed that some firms delisted from the US market because of Sarbanes-Oxley. But a new study says that's not true. The Fisher College of Business study, Why do foreign fir... ...
It's often claimed that some firms delisted from the US market because of Sarbanes-Oxley. But a new study says that's not true. The Fisher College of Business study, Why do foreign fir...
Does Sarbanes-Oxley make fraud worse?
in Sox First, on July 23, 2008
...d Fraud Examiners report . First of all, the report finds that despite the purported intentions of Sarbanes-Oxley to increase focus on fraud controls, the evidence suggests that frauds are much more ... ...xaminers report . First of all, the report finds that despite the purported intentions of Sarbanes-Oxley to increase focus on fraud controls, the evidence suggests that frauds are much more likely to...
Trouble handling risk
in Sox First, on July 3, 2008
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When Sarbanes-Oxley was introduced nearly six years ago, it was supposed to improve the way audit committees and companies handled risk. Think again. Most companies are struggling to deal with ri... ...
When Sarbanes-Oxley was introduced nearly six years ago, it was supposed to improve the way audit committees and companies handled risk. Think again. Most companies are struggling to deal with ri...
Sarbanes-Oxley boosts shredding business
in Sox First, on July 2, 2008
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Plenty has been written about Sarbanes-Oxley being a licence to print money for accountants. But it's also done wonderful things for the shredding business, according to this news repo... ...
Plenty has been written about Sarbanes-Oxley being a licence to print money for accountants. But it's also done wonderful things for the shredding business, according to this news repo...
No SOX relief in sight
in Sox First, on June 24, 2008
...give smaller companies another year stay of grace before complying with the audit requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley. But don't take that as a sign that the lawmakers will start rolling SOX back. T... ...ler companies another year stay of grace before complying with the audit requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley. But don't take that as a sign that the lawmakers will start rolling SOX back. The smart ...
CEOs hate SOX
in Sox First, on June 23, 2008
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It's hardly news but almost six years on, and corporate America still hates Sarbanes-Oxley. According to the National Survey of CEOs on Business Ethics, by Georgia State's Center for Ethi... ...
It's hardly news but almost six years on, and corporate America still hates Sarbanes-Oxley. According to the National Survey of CEOs on Business Ethics, by Georgia State's Center for Ethi...
CFOs' road to the top
in Sox First, on June 2, 2008
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Everyone knows that Sarbanes-Oxley has been a gold-mine for accountants. Now we have new evidence that it's also done a lot of good for chief financial officers. According to a study, finance... ...
Everyone knows that Sarbanes-Oxley has been a gold-mine for accountants. Now we have new evidence that it's also done a lot of good for chief financial officers. According to a study, finance...
SOX and CFO exits
in Sox First, on May 30, 2008
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Tough being a chief financial officer these days, post-Sarbanes-Oxley. It seems that CFOs of firms that have had to restate their numbers are more likely to be shown the door and a university o... ...
Tough being a chief financial officer these days, post-Sarbanes-Oxley. It seems that CFOs of firms that have had to restate their numbers are more likely to be shown the door and a university o...
SOX and backdating
in Sox First, on April 11, 2008
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Much has been said about Sarbanes-Oxley stopping backdating. But is that true? Has it actually improved corporate governance? Under Sarbanes-Oxley, all high-level executive stock option grants an... ...
Much has been said about Sarbanes-Oxley stopping backdating. But is that true? Has it actually improved corporate governance? Under Sarbanes-Oxley, all high-level executive stock option grants an...
Biovail's fraud and SOX
in Sox First, on March 28, 2008
...seriously bad fraud charges makes fascinating reading. And it's a lesson for anyone who thought Sarbanes-Oxley was going to stop fraud. It also tells us that the SEC is one big lumbering and slow-... ... bad fraud charges makes fascinating reading. And it's a lesson for anyone who thought Sarbanes-Oxley was going to stop fraud. It also tells us that the SEC is one big lumbering and slow-moving en...
SOX and the Bear deal
in Sox First, on March 19, 2008
...r Audit Quality has found that most audit committee members believe audit quality is superior post-Sarbanes Oxley. According to the survey, 53 percent of the audit committee members said overall audi... ...uality has found that most audit committee members believe audit quality is superior post-Sarbanes Oxley. According to the survey, 53 percent of the audit committee members said overall audit quality...
Subprime's parallels with Enron and WorldCom: Michael Oxley and Paul Sarbanes
in Sox First, on March 16, 2008
...o-authors. In an interview with the Indian media , they say what's needed is more regulation. Sarbanes-Oxley-style. "One of the tenets of our Act was transparency. Clearly, one of the prob... .... In an interview with the Indian media , they say what's needed is more regulation. Sarbanes-Oxley-style. "One of the tenets of our Act was transparency. Clearly, one of the problems with...
No reduction in Section 404 controls
in Sox First, on March 5, 2008
...ill not reduce over time. No matter how long companies have to get used to it. Now five years into Sarbanes-Oxley and it looks like those concerns are justified. A new survey of 300 companies publis... ...educe over time. No matter how long companies have to get used to it. Now five years into Sarbanes-Oxley and it looks like those concerns are justified. A new survey of 300 companies published in Co...
Criminalizing capitalism: Sarbanes-Oxley and the latest crisis
in Sox First, on February 15, 2008
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Thought provoking piece Criminalizing Capitalism from Nicole Gelinas on the limitations of Sarbanes-Oxley. Gelinas makes the point that Sarbanes-Oxley not only failed to stop the subprime meltdo... ...ought provoking piece Criminalizing Capitalism from Nicole Gelinas on the limitations of Sarbanes-Oxley. Gelinas makes the point that Sarbanes-Oxley not only failed to stop the subprime meltdown wi...
SEC buys time for small companies
in Sox First, on February 5, 2008
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Another sign that the Securities and Exchange Commission is pulling back from Sarbanes-Oxley. On Friday, the SEC announced that it's giving yet another delay to the implementation of Sarbanes... ...
Another sign that the Securities and Exchange Commission is pulling back from Sarbanes-Oxley. On Friday, the SEC announced that it's giving yet another delay to the implementation of Sarbanes...
The Section 404 Effect
in Sox First, on January 17, 2008
...d Exchange Commission chairman Christopher Cox last month announcing a one-year delay in imposing Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 requirements for small public companies - something that would buy the ... ...e Commission chairman Christopher Cox last month announcing a one-year delay in imposing Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 requirements for small public companies - something that would buy the SEC time ...
Easing up on corporate crime
in Sox First, on December 16, 2007
...on corporate crime . It says there are several reasons why the pendulum has swung back since Sarbanes-Oxley was introduced post-Enron. First, there's been the rise in the Dow Jones which ha... ...ate crime . It says there are several reasons why the pendulum has swung back since Sarbanes-Oxley was introduced post-Enron. First, there's been the rise in the Dow Jones which has dulled ...
Charities and governance
in Sox First, on December 5, 2007
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On one reading, not-for-profit have really lifted their governance since the implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley. According to Grant Thornton's fifth annual National Board Governance Survey for ... ...ne reading, not-for-profit have really lifted their governance since the implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley. According to Grant Thornton's fifth annual National Board Governance Survey for Not-for...
Learning the Sarbox ropes
in Sox First, on December 1, 2007
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Earlier this month, I did a blog entry explaining why Sarbanes-Oxley was unlikely to get overhauled in the near future. Simply put, businesses and auditors are getting used to it and getting rid ... ...
Earlier this month, I did a blog entry explaining why Sarbanes-Oxley was unlikely to get overhauled in the near future. Simply put, businesses and auditors are getting used to it and getting rid ...
SOX squeezes supply chains
in Sox First, on November 27, 2007
...res for accountability are growing. So what impact has it had on supply chains. But what impact has Sarbanes-Oxley had on supply chains? Given that the law is broad-sweeping, it's had an impact on... ...ccountability are growing. So what impact has it had on supply chains. But what impact has Sarbanes-Oxley had on supply chains? Given that the law is broad-sweeping, it's had an impact on every ot...
Beyond the SOX shock?
in Sox First, on November 16, 2007
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Interesting data coming out suggests that Sarbanes-Oxley is unlikely to be overhauled. That's despite the jury still out on its effectiveness. But a study released last week by Protiviti h... ...
Interesting data coming out suggests that Sarbanes-Oxley is unlikely to be overhauled. That's despite the jury still out on its effectiveness. But a study released last week by Protiviti h...
Disclosure by law = less disclosure: the SOX effect
in Sox First, on November 7, 2007
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When Sarbanes-Oxley was introduced in 2002, it was supposed to enhance investor protection by improving the quality of information and increasing the transparency of corporations. Now a new study h... ...
When Sarbanes-Oxley was introduced in 2002, it was supposed to enhance investor protection by improving the quality of information and increasing the transparency of corporations. Now a new study h...
SOX campaign
in Sox First, on October 29, 2007
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Hat tip to my mates at Audit Trail who have pointed out that Sarbanes-Oxley has emerged as an issue in the run-up to the presidential elections. Over in one corner, we have reports of GOP fron... ...
Hat tip to my mates at Audit Trail who have pointed out that Sarbanes-Oxley has emerged as an issue in the run-up to the presidential elections. Over in one corner, we have reports of GOP fron...
SOX squashing innovation
in Sox First, on October 11, 2007
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Last year I raised the question: Is Sarbanes-Oxley choking innovation? . The fundamental issue here is whether SOX is encouraging inaction over action and paralysis by analysis. Added to this deb... ...
Last year I raised the question: Is Sarbanes-Oxley choking innovation? . The fundamental issue here is whether SOX is encouraging inaction over action and paralysis by analysis. Added to this deb...
Buried treasure, corporate pirates and Sarbanes-Oxley
in Sox First, on October 10, 2007
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Sarbanes-Oxley has limited impact because its penalties are relatively weak when compared to other statutes, says Lisa Nicholson , Associate Professor of Law at the University of Louisville. In h... ...
Sarbanes-Oxley has limited impact because its penalties are relatively weak when compared to other statutes, says Lisa Nicholson , Associate Professor of Law at the University of Louisville. In h...
Audit committee and SOX
in Sox First, on October 7, 2007
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Will they recommend changes to Sarbanes-Oxley or not? That's the million dollar question with Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson announcing the make-up of the Treasury Advisory Committee o... ...
Will they recommend changes to Sarbanes-Oxley or not? That's the million dollar question with Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson announcing the make-up of the Treasury Advisory Committee o...
SOX pay for lawyers and accountants
in Sox First, on September 21, 2007
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The rigorous compliance environment in the United States following Sarbanes-Oxley has turned into a real money spinner for attorneys. According to the 2007 Altman Weil Law Department Compensation... ...
The rigorous compliance environment in the United States following Sarbanes-Oxley has turned into a real money spinner for attorneys. According to the 2007 Altman Weil Law Department Compensation...
10 limitations of rules and laws
in Sox First, on September 19, 2007
...g business today, the most fascinating parts were his insights into why imposing stronger laws like Sarbanes-Oxley will get us nowhere. Seidman argues that in this highly connected world of blogs, we... ...s today, the most fascinating parts were his insights into why imposing stronger laws like Sarbanes-Oxley will get us nowhere. Seidman argues that in this highly connected world of blogs, web sites a...
Beancounter bonanza
in Sox First, on September 8, 2007
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For the last two years, I have been talking about how Sarbanes-Oxley has been a licence to print money for the accounting profession. Examples are here and here . And now the latest Rosenberg ... ...
For the last two years, I have been talking about how Sarbanes-Oxley has been a licence to print money for the accounting profession. Examples are here and here . And now the latest Rosenberg ...
Audit squeeze
in Sox First, on August 25, 2007
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I have long maintained that Sarbanes-Oxley has been a licence to print money for accountants. If you needed any further evidence, these findings from the Corporate Library reported here are furt... ...
I have long maintained that Sarbanes-Oxley has been a licence to print money for accountants. If you needed any further evidence, these findings from the Corporate Library reported here are furt...
SOX compliance down but costs up
in Sox First, on August 8, 2007
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Sarbanes-Oxley compliance costs might have levelled off but other costs are increasing at a fierce rate, according to a survey released by lawyers Foley & Lardner . Costs have gone up becaus... ...
Sarbanes-Oxley compliance costs might have levelled off but other costs are increasing at a fierce rate, according to a survey released by lawyers Foley & Lardner . Costs have gone up becaus...
Employees identify ethics gaps
in Sox First, on August 2, 2007
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Five years after Sarbanes-Oxley was signed into law to clean up corporate America's ethics , and we have some disturbing finds from the Ethics Resource Center. An Ethics Resource Center stu... ...
Five years after Sarbanes-Oxley was signed into law to clean up corporate America's ethics , and we have some disturbing finds from the Ethics Resource Center. An Ethics Resource Center stu...
Investors back Sarbanes-Oxley
in Sox First, on August 1, 2007
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sarbanes -Oxley has been slated by business, lawyers and accountants. Not without some justification. But what about the people the law was supposedly brought in to protect? According to two s... ...
sarbanes -Oxley has been slated by business, lawyers and accountants. Not without some justification. But what about the people the law was supposedly brought in to protect? According to two s...
SOX birthday: five years and accounting
in Sox First, on July 18, 2007
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At the beginning of the month, I did a blog entry looking at the fifth anniversary of Sarbanes-Oxley. To mark the occasion, CFO Europe has released a survey showing that three out of four US ... ...
At the beginning of the month, I did a blog entry looking at the fifth anniversary of Sarbanes-Oxley. To mark the occasion, CFO Europe has released a survey showing that three out of four US C...
Michael Oxley: effects of SOX are overstated
in Sox First, on July 6, 2007
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In recent months, I have looked at how Sarbanes-Oxley's co-writer Michael Oxley has joined a law firm to help companies get around Sarbox, taken on another paid gig at Nasdaq and blamed ... ...
In recent months, I have looked at how Sarbanes-Oxley's co-writer Michael Oxley has joined a law firm to help companies get around Sarbox, taken on another paid gig at Nasdaq and blamed ...
SOX and bubbles
in Sox First, on July 4, 2007
...th and Decay of Securities Regulation , Gerding puts up a very strong case that the winding back of Sarbanes-Oxley is just the start of an historic cycle in the periodic growth and decay of securities... ...cay of Securities Regulation , Gerding puts up a very strong case that the winding back of Sarbanes-Oxley is just the start of an historic cycle in the periodic growth and decay of securities law. Ger...
SOX birthday "celebrations"
in Sox First, on July 2, 2007
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It's party time. July marks the fifth anniversary of the passage of Sarbanes-Oxley and preparations are underway to mark the occasion. The Center for Audit Quality has announced it's ... ...
It's party time. July marks the fifth anniversary of the passage of Sarbanes-Oxley and preparations are underway to mark the occasion. The Center for Audit Quality has announced it's ...
SOX drives up directors fees
in Sox First, on June 15, 2007
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Sarbanes-Oxley might have made boards larger and more independent but it's also made them more expensive. A University of Georgia study, which drew on data of more than 8000 firms of various ... ...
Sarbanes-Oxley might have made boards larger and more independent but it's also made them more expensive. A University of Georgia study, which drew on data of more than 8000 firms of various ...
SOX fails another whistleblower test
in Sox First, on June 12, 2007
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If we needed any further evidence that Sarbanes-Oxley was of not much use to whistleblowers, it came last week when the first person to win whistleblower protection under SOX ended up losing his c... ...
If we needed any further evidence that Sarbanes-Oxley was of not much use to whistleblowers, it came last week when the first person to win whistleblower protection under SOX ended up losing his c...
SOX compliance: time's up for small companies
in Sox First, on June 6, 2007
...e holding firm to its December 15 deadline for small public companies to comply with Section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley, reports the Los Angeles Times . More reprieves are unlikely with the SEC now expec... ... firm to its December 15 deadline for small public companies to comply with Section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley, reports the Los Angeles Times . More reprieves are unlikely with the SEC now expecting that...
Whistleblower incentives?
in Sox First, on May 29, 2007
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Earlier this year, I did a blog entry looking at how Sarbanes-Oxley was close to useless in protecting whistleblowers. So how do solve the problem? One school of thought is to provide financial... ...
Earlier this year, I did a blog entry looking at how Sarbanes-Oxley was close to useless in protecting whistleblowers. So how do solve the problem? One school of thought is to provide financial...
Audit rules eased
in Sox First, on May 28, 2007
...hout any proper cost-benefit analysis. But with all the abuse and campaigning we've seen since Sarbanes-Oxley was introduced, the question is whether the parties are now too entrenched in their p... ...proper cost-benefit analysis. But with all the abuse and campaigning we've seen since Sarbanes-Oxley was introduced, the question is whether the parties are now too entrenched in their positions....
Compliance costs down but more work to be done
in Sox First, on May 17, 2007
...coming out from Financial Executives International showing that Section 404 compliance costs with Sarbanes-Oxley are headed south. Well, kind of. According to the press release , total average cos... ...t from Financial Executives International showing that Section 404 compliance costs with Sarbanes-Oxley are headed south. Well, kind of. According to the press release , total average costs for co...
Why Sarbanes-Oxley is not sending companies to London
in Sox First, on May 2, 2007
...on-backed Interim Report of the Committee for Capital Markets Regulation recommending watering down Sarbanes-Oxley. I looked at that here . Then earlier this year, New York mayor Michael Bloo... ... Interim Report of the Committee for Capital Markets Regulation recommending watering down Sarbanes-Oxley. I looked at that here . Then earlier this year, New York mayor Michael Bloomberg and...
Senate rejects move to weaken Sarbanes-Oxley
in Sox First, on April 26, 2007
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By a vote of 62-35, the US Senate has rejected an attempt to water down Sarbanes-Oxley . The move to neutralise Sarbox was done through the back door, in the form of an amendment put up Republic... ...
By a vote of 62-35, the US Senate has rejected an attempt to water down Sarbanes-Oxley . The move to neutralise Sarbox was done through the back door, in the form of an amendment put up Republic...
SOX scam warning
in Sox First, on April 24, 2007
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Scam-meisters are now resorting to Sarbanes-Oxley. The financial accounting Standards Board (FASB) has put up a warning about companies getting calls from bogus salesman claiming they wo... ...
Scam-meisters are now resorting to Sarbanes-Oxley. The financial accounting Standards Board (FASB) has put up a warning about companies getting calls from bogus salesman claiming they wo...
Michael Oxley: Sarbox sucks? Blame the PCAOB
in Sox First, on April 9, 2007
...former Congressman and SOX co-writer Michael Oxley joining a law firm to help companies get around Sarbanes-Oxley and then joining Nasdaq . Now he's come out in an interview claiming he'... ...
Just last month, I did blog entries on former Congressman and SOX co-writer Michael Oxley joining a law firm to help companies get around Sarbanes-Oxley and then joining Nasdaq . Now he's ...
Mending SOX - more work ahead
in Sox First, on April 7, 2007
...xchange Commission this week moved to finalise guidelines for companies and auditors to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley. This is supposed to mark the final stage of easing the burden of the 2002 law, chang... ...ommission this week moved to finalise guidelines for companies and auditors to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley. This is supposed to mark the final stage of easing the burden of the 2002 law, changes that w...
SEC-PCAOB arm wrestle on accounting rules
in Sox First, on April 4, 2007
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Nearly five years after Sarbanes-Oxley was brought in, US regulators are still trying to sort out how much testing accountants will have to do in corporate audits. The Securities and Exchange Com... ...
Nearly five years after Sarbanes-Oxley was brought in, US regulators are still trying to sort out how much testing accountants will have to do in corporate audits. The Securities and Exchange Com...
Are You Mastering Your Data?
in On Storage, on April 4, 2007
... different business functions to access and use the same information in different ways.
Thanks to Sarbanes-Oxley , businesses are now becoming aware of the need for a more uniform way of mana... ...t business functions to access and use the same information in different ways.
Thanks to Sarbanes-Oxley , businesses are now becoming aware of the need for a more uniform way of managing the ...
Interview with Barney Frank
in Sox First, on March 30, 2007
...House Financial Services Committee, his views carry some weight. His perspectives on the future of Sarbanes-Oxley, and other key issues including litigation and the subprime lending meltdown are canv... ...ancial Services Committee, his views carry some weight. His perspectives on the future of Sarbanes-Oxley, and other key issues including litigation and the subprime lending meltdown are canvassed on ...
Clawbacks: how to recover the money
in Sox First, on March 23, 2007
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Last year I did a blog entry looking at the limitations of Sarbanes-Oxley when it comes to clawing back cash bonuses and stock awards from executives whose fraud or misdeeds had resulted in a di... ...
Last year I did a blog entry looking at the limitations of Sarbanes-Oxley when it comes to clawing back cash bonuses and stock awards from executives whose fraud or misdeeds had resulted in a di...
SEC's Cox says SOX should be fixed, not wiped
in Sox First, on March 16, 2007
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The US Chamber of Commerce might have come out with its plan to water down Sarbanes-Oxley but Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Christopher Cox has told them they're dreaming. In ... ...
The US Chamber of Commerce might have come out with its plan to water down Sarbanes-Oxley but Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Christopher Cox has told them they're dreaming. In ...
Markets in turmoil but red tape rollback push continues
in Sox First, on March 15, 2007
...em to think the real problem with the US economy is regulation. Go figure! The drive to water down Sarbanes-Oxley keeps going. Speaking at a conference this week sponsored by the Treasury Department,... ...nk the real problem with the US economy is regulation. Go figure! The drive to water down Sarbanes-Oxley keeps going. Speaking at a conference this week sponsored by the Treasury Department, Treasury...
The reach of Sarbanes-Oxley: no-one's safe
in Sox First, on March 8, 2007
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In early 2006, I did a blog entry looking at how Sarbanes-Oxley may have figured in the Plamegate affair. Simply put, the Act's broad definition of obstructing justice by destroying or conc... ...
In early 2006, I did a blog entry looking at how Sarbanes-Oxley may have figured in the Plamegate affair. Simply put, the Act's broad definition of obstructing justice by destroying or conc...
Moving on: CFO departure lounge
in Sox First, on March 1, 2007
...this year. More of the same, but worse. But what's driving this trend? CFOs are blaming it on Sarbanes-Oxley. They reckon the legislation has turned the job into the crummiest gig in the corpora... .... More of the same, but worse. But what's driving this trend? CFOs are blaming it on Sarbanes-Oxley. They reckon the legislation has turned the job into the crummiest gig in the corporate suite ...
Sarbanes-Oxley: no deterrent to IPOs
in Sox First, on February 23, 2007
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Politicians and Wall Street are howling that the US is losing its financial edge because of Sarbanes-Oxley. The law, we have been told, is causing the world's leading companies to shun Wall St... ...oliticians and Wall Street are howling that the US is losing its financial edge because of Sarbanes-Oxley. The law, we have been told, is causing the world's leading companies to shun Wall Street ...
Stop tweaking SOX, says PCAOB
in Sox First, on February 21, 2007
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Hopes of more changes to Sarbanes-Oxley took a hit last week when Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) member Charles Niemeier came out with the warning that policy makers risk dama... ...
Hopes of more changes to Sarbanes-Oxley took a hit last week when Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) member Charles Niemeier came out with the warning that policy makers risk dama...
SOX slaps lawyers
in Sox First, on February 20, 2007
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Last week Denver lawyer Frank Schuchat made the claim that Sarbanes-Oxley is manna for lawyers . He might have a point in that it's created plenty of work for them. But recent developments s... ...
Last week Denver lawyer Frank Schuchat made the claim that Sarbanes-Oxley is manna for lawyers . He might have a point in that it's created plenty of work for them. But recent developments s...
Bernanke backs Sarbanes-Oxley
in Sox First, on February 17, 2007
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Further confirmation that Sarbanes-Oxley is here to stay with Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke telling the US Senate Banking Committee that Sarbanes-Oxley is "worthwhile to keep&q... ...
Further confirmation that Sarbanes-Oxley is here to stay with Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke telling the US Senate Banking Committee that Sarbanes-Oxley is "worthwhile to keep&q...
SOX, secrecy and the law of unintended consequences
in Sox First, on February 17, 2007
...resulted in a bigger war and the slaughter of millions. Now a great Bloomberg scoop shows us how Sarbanes-Oxley has produced its own unintended consequences. The law designed to increase transparen... ...in a bigger war and the slaughter of millions. Now a great Bloomberg scoop shows us how Sarbanes-Oxley has produced its own unintended consequences. The law designed to increase transparency has re...
Bush on SOX: more sound than fury?
in Sox First, on February 6, 2007
...it to the September 11 attacks president bush last week came out with a so-called U-turn on Sarbanes-Oxley with the claim that the regulations were damaging America's financial markets. &... ... September 11 attacks president bush last week came out with a so-called U-turn on Sarbanes-Oxley with the claim that the regulations were damaging America's financial markets. "This...
CFO turnover on the up
in Sox First, on January 31, 2007
...eaded for the exit door last year, compared with about 1870 in 2005. Just another thing to blame on Sarbanes-Oxley. As Cindie Jamison, national director of CFO services at Tatum LLC, an executive ser... ... the exit door last year, compared with about 1870 in 2005. Just another thing to blame on Sarbanes-Oxley. As Cindie Jamison, national director of CFO services at Tatum LLC, an executive services fir...
Booms, busts, fraud and Sarbanes-Oxley
in Sox First, on January 31, 2007
...ir expectations about firm's fraud decisions. And that, they say, has enormous implications for Sarbanes-Oxley. "The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was introduced to improve the public disclosure of fin... ...ations about firm's fraud decisions. And that, they say, has enormous implications for Sarbanes-Oxley. "The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was introduced to improve the public disclosure of financial in...
Sarbanes-Oxley: is that really a wolf at the door?
in Sox First, on January 30, 2007
...ong-time defender of corporate regulation. Not surprisingly, he now condemns the doomsayers who say Sarbanes-0xley is destroying the American markets. They are out of touch with reality and guilty of... ... globalisation. And they ignore the lessons of history: "There's no doubt that Sarbanes-Oxley is an imperfect piece of legislation, but it is not a harbinger of doom for America's...
The SOX debate and global capital
in Sox First, on January 26, 2007
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Despite a McKinsey report warning that New York faces a dire future as a financial centre if Sarbanes-Oxley isn't fixed, and despite the misgivings about SOX from Hank Paulson's crew in ... ...ite a McKinsey report warning that New York faces a dire future as a financial centre if Sarbanes-Oxley isn't fixed, and despite the misgivings about SOX from Hank Paulson's crew in the int...
Going dark: public companies and public interest
in Sox First, on January 22, 2007
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I have talked about the costs of Sarbanes-Oxley forcing companies to delist themselves and go dark . The disturbing part about that trend is that it undermines one of the great strengths of the m... ...
I have talked about the costs of Sarbanes-Oxley forcing companies to delist themselves and go dark . The disturbing part about that trend is that it undermines one of the great strengths of the m...
