The Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The Sarbanes-Oxley Act On July 30, 2002, President Bush signed into law a revolutionary Act: the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, also known as the Public Company ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The origins and factors of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.. A general context of failures.. The implementation of SOX to avoid any conflict of interests.. The manipulation of banking and corporate practices.. The contents of the...»

Corporate compliance report: Sarbanes-Oxley and the COSO initiative

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Additionally, by establishing internal controls organizations are able to comply with the mandates of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX). ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Overview of COSO.. Enterprise risk management plan for Western Asset Inc.. Control environment.. Risk assessment.. Control activities.. Information and communication.. Monitoring.....»

Greed and corruption: The emergence of corporate fraud in North America

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   06/16/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « American government to the problem was swift, with the creation of the Corporate Fraud Task Force and the passing of legislation called The Sarbanes-Oxley Act. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The second major fraud case . The corporation Tyco . The abuse of power . Canadian response to Sarbanes-Oxley Act . The difficult decisions faced. Conclusion. References....»

Operational auditing

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « With the financial disclosure that has taken effect with the implementation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in 2002, Internal Control has become essential for ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Description of internal auditing functions.. Who uses internal auditing/ who performs it? . Internal auditor's role in corporate governance.. What is internal auditing?. What is internal control?. What is the relation between internal...»

Tyco

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Research papers   |   10/23/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « The indictment against Kozlowski and Swartz. The reason behing the scandal; The Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002; Conclusion; Bibliography. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The indictment and ultimate conviction of Dennis Kozlowski . The Tyco International scandal. The accounting scandal . Tyco CEO Dennis Kozlowski . The 2002 announcement made by Morgenthau Attorney's office . The indictment against...»

Corporations on Steroids: Business in 21st Century

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   03/25/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « The most well known legislation that attempt to amend corporate corruption was the Sarbanes-Oxley Act: The law, enacted largely in response to Enron [ ] has ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Incorporate organizations and the idea during the creation of the United States. limited in power . The emergence and global domination of Wal-Mart. 22 law suits each day: 2002. The heinous treatment of employees. Corporate corruption...»

Operational risk management: Implementing a Bayesian Network for foreign exchange and money market settlement

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Theses   |   03/23/2009   |   .doc   |   114 pages
Document abstract : « Node Description Table OpVaR Operational Value at Risk OR Operational Risk OTC Over The Counter SI Settlement Instructions SOX Sarbanes Oxley Act STP Straight ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Motivation and Problem Description. Objectives of the research. Outline of the thesis. Operational risk, foreign exchange and money market. Basel II, operational risk. Review of operational risk methods. Models for quantification and...»

ZZZ Best Company, Inc. fraud

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   10/06/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « review. Prior to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, auditing firms were able to provide consulting services with audit functions. In ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Review and audit.. Limitations of the evidence.. Corroborating assertions.. Improper conclusion.. Predecessor-successor.. Confidentiality Agreement.. Press release.. Conclusion.....»

"Corporate virtue" strategies are more likely to cause "good governance" than stricter "compliance and control" regimes

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « For example, the application of the Sarbanes Oxley Act is not a recommendation but an obligation which limits misbehaviour and opportunism. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Corporate virtue strategies do cause 'good governance'.. Limitations.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

An analysis of why Canada's regulation of competition is weaker than in the United States

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   05/28/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « laws. An example of this would be the Sarbanes Oxley Act which was made possible by the efforts of several lobby groups. The aim ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Need for market regulation. Impact of excessive regulation. Comparison of Canada's regulation to the American one. The main objectives of regulating the economic activities . Disparities in the regulation of competition. The emerging...»

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