Memo To: The President! From: Mark Buchanan CC: Date: 11/22/2011 Re: Internal Control Evaluation Going Public: All publicly traded companies in the United States are required to maintain an adequate system of internal controls per the Sarbanes Oxley ACT of 2002 or SOX. Corporate executives and boards of directors must ensure that these controls are reliable and effective. In addition independent auditors must attest to the adequacy of the internal control system. Companies that fail to comply
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Accounting/291 February 2‚ 2012 Joseph Ori * The purpose of this article analysis is to identify situations that may lead to unethical practices and behavior in accounting. Brooke Corporation and founder Robert Orr are an example of how Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) laws have not been as effective as most want to believe as based on the article‚ “Eight Years after the Fact is SOX working? A Look at the Brooke Corporation” by Beth Hazels. Brooke Corporation was‚ “once the largest franchisors of property
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analysis Risk response - types Control Activities – types Segregation of Duties – understanding the true nature of custody‚ recording and authorizing functions Segregation of IS duties The Nature of Preventive‚ Detective‚ & Corrective Controls Sarbanes Oxley requirements pertaining to internal controls Additional Preparation Tools: Quiz in textbook – chapter end‚ Online Textbook Quiz (http://wps.pearsoned.com/bp_romney_ais_13/244/62562/16015892.cw/index.html)‚select “Study Guide” for each
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passed the most wide-sweeping financial reporting legislation since the 1930s (when it established the Securities and Exchange Commission). The Sarbanes-Oxley Act is intended to strengthen corporate financial reporting by assessing stiffer criminal penalties for white-collar crimes‚ increasing management accountability‚ and enhancing auditor independence. The act is very specific about management ’s responsibility for organizational internal control” (University of Phoenix‚ 2007‚ para. 6). According
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to answer these questions and shed light on some insight of accounting ethics today. By the end of 2001 investors and the public needed something to restore confidence in the way businesses handled accounting and reporting practices. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was passed into law in July 2002 with the intent of protecting investors by improving financial reporting accuracy and reliability as a result. Ideally‚ fraud will be prevented through SOX by increased internal controls and greater transparency
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business of accounting to ensure that the financial documentation occurred in an honest and professional manner. I would say that I am a believer that the current framework for accountants is working and does lead to more ethical behavior. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 was a key milestone in ensuring the appropriate recording of financial information takes place. The SOX framework can ensure reliable and complete financial information due to the strict requirements set in place. Management (as a result
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BYP8-6 Within organizations‚ internal controls are essential features that safeguard its assets and enhance the accuracy and reliability of the organizations accounting records. In addition‚ Congress forces companies to adhere and implement The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX). In this discussion‚ four questions will be addressed in regards to Ethics Case BYP8-6 and followed with ethical answers pertaining to the accounting industry. Who will suffer negative effects if you do not comply with Gena Schmitt’s
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into the trading market. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) has established the following guidelines for publicly traded corporations and require adherence for internal controls and procedures for financial reporting. Senior management and executives will be responsible for ensuring that controls are effective and reliable. Outside auditors must periodically verify the accuracy of and adherence to the internal controls. As part of the annual Exchange Act report‚ an internal control report
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culture pushed anyone that did not agree to what others were doing to the bottom of the ladder. 3. What role did Lehman’s executives play in the company’s collapse? Were they being responsible and ethical? Discuss The Lehman brothers did not act ethically. Executives took risks and were rewarded beyond reason when there was a good outcome. Oliver Budde who was an associate general counsel spoke up and tried fighting this but this was unsuccessful. Executives were making bad calls. The executives
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buy a new cell phone for himself. This action is an example of error. a. True b. False 2. What key piece of legislation was passed in response to corporate accounting scandals by Enron‚ WorldCom‚ and others? a. Sarbanes-Oxley Act. b. 1933 Securities Act. c. 1934 Securities Exchange Act. d. Regulation Fair Disclosure. 3. Internal controls represent plans to: a. Safeguard the assets b. Continually improve the efficiency of operation c. Improve accuracy and reliability of information d. Both a and
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