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Would more contingent liabilities disclosure make Sarbox compliance hard?
The FASB is responding to what it says is investor concern that current rules "do not provide adequate information to assist users of financial statements in assessing the likelihood, timing, and Read more...
A model of disclosure of subprime risks
Floyd Norris of the New York Times wonders: Wasn't Sarbanes-Oxley supposed to do something about the hidden, off-balance sheet risks? He writes: "The rules require that companies make some Read more...
CDA disclosures to follow Sarbox precedent?
The ramp-up to Sarbanes Oxley compliance was painful for many companies. For many, the pain got even worse in subsequent years, as many companies were left flailing for standards and guidance. Are Read more...
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Top 10 material weaknesses for small companies
For non-accelerated filers, it's showtime. For the first time, they will have to fulfill 404 control requirements, as there is little chance of yet Read more...
Company makes Sarbox data feed available
AuditAnalytics.com has drawn a lot of attention from the regulators and financial types for its Sarbanes-Oxley data feeds, which offer information about compliance for specific companies. The Read more...
Backlash brewing against auditors?
You may have heard about the mock disclosure document that has garnered notoriety. It's couched in the obtuse language of "risk disclosure" and contains some real gems: "We are at the mercy of our Read more...