Download or read book The Effectiveness of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 in Preventing and Detecting Fraud in Financial Statements written by Debra DeVay and published by Universal-Publishers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The collapse of Enron, WorldCom, and other large corporations in 2001 and 2002 motivated Congress to pass the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX). The purpose of this legislation was to restore investor confidence in the United States stock markets, and to prevent and detect fraud in financial statements as well. This dissertation examines the effectiveness of SOX for the latter purpose of preventing and detecting fraud, using statistical enforcement data presented by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and financial statement restatement numbers published by the Huron Corporation. The two methodologies utilized to analyze the data were the unpaired t test and the chi square test. Surveys were also emailed to executives and certified public accountants across the country to extract opinions as to the effectiveness of SOX. The statistical analysis results displayed that in 61% to 65% of the data sets, the numbers prior to the enactment of SOX were no different than the numbers subsequent to the enactment of SOX. The majority of the survey respondents feel that the benefits of SOX are not worth the costs, it is not effective in the prevention and detection of fraud in financial statements, and that it should be modified, but not eliminated entirely. While some sentiment exists that SOX is salvageable if revisions are executed, both the quantitative and qualitative analyses indicate support of the null hypothesis, that SOX is not effective in the prevention and detection of fraud in financial statements.

Download or read book Financial Statement Fraud written by Zabihollah Rezaee and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-09-28 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical examples, sample reports, best practices and recommendations to help you deter, detect, and prevent financial statement fraud Financial statement fraud (FSF) continues to be a major challenge for organizations worldwide. Financial Statement Fraud: Prevention and Detection, Second Edition is a superior reference providing you with an up-to-date understanding of financial statement fraud, including its deterrence, prevention, and early detection. You will find A clear description of roles and responsibilities of all those involved in corporate governance and the financial reporting process to improve the quality, reliability and transparency of financial information. Sample reports, examples, and documents that promote a real-world understanding of incentives, opportunities, and rationalizations Emerging corporate governance reforms in the post-SOX era, including provisions of the SOX Act, global regulations and best practices, ethical considerations, and corporate governance principles Practical examples and real-world "how did this happen" discussions that provide valuable insight for corporate directors and executives, auditors, managers, supervisory personnel and other professionals saddled with anti-fraud responsibilities Expert advice from the author of Corporate Governance and Ethics and coauthor of the forthcoming Wiley textbook, White Collar Crime, Fraud Examination and Financial Forensics Financial Statement Fraud, Second Edition contains recommendations from the SEC Advisory Committee to reduce the complexity of the financial reporting process and improving the quality of financial reports.

Download or read book Financial Statement Fraud Defined written by Zabihollah Rezaee and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-21 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Financial Statement Fraud: Prevention and Detection, Second Edition is a valuable reference guide for fraud examiners, audit committees, management, and regulators; and for one other important cog in this wheel: the investors who stand to lose everything." —Joseph Wells, founder and Chairman, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Exceptionally well researched and fully revised, Financial Statement Fraud, Second Edition provides thorough coverage of the nature and extent of financial reporting fraud. Authors and accounting experts Zabihollah Rezaee and Richard Riley describe the most successful methods for preventing, detecting, and controlling incidents of financial reporting fraud and offer reliable guidance from standard-setting organizations such as the PCAOB, AICPA, and the SEC. Real-life case studies of companies guilty of such fraud—and a discussion of the consequences—help illustrate important concepts. Thoroughly updated for today's marketplace, Financial Statement Fraud, Second Edition contains sample reports, examples, and documents that promote a realistic understanding of financial statement fraud and the investigation of fraudulent financial reporting allegations centered on the elements of fraud: the act, the concealment, and the conversion or benefit to the perpetrator. Whether you are a manager, board of director, executive, or auditor, the Second Edition updates you on all the important issues regarding financial statement fraud, including: Auditing standards issued by the PCAOB, technological advances, and globalization SOX- and SEC-related implementation rules The movement toward IFRS and IAAS and the use of the XBRL reporting platform The trend toward reducing the complexity of the financial reporting process Corporate governance reforms in the post-SOX era Antifraud policies, practices, and education for all players in the financial reporting process With practical tools and techniques for carrying out antifraud responsibilities, Financial Statement Fraud, Second Edition is the only resource you will need to identify early warning signs of financial misconduct and a reliable, practical guide to preventing it.

Download or read book Financial Statement Fraud written by Gerard M. Zack and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-11-28 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Valuable guidance for staying one step ahead of financial statement fraud Financial statement fraud is one of the most costly types of fraud and can have a direct financial impact on businesses and individuals, as well as harm investor confidence in the markets. While publications exist on financial statement fraud and roles and responsibilities within companies, there is a need for a practical guide on the different schemes that are used and detection guidance for these schemes. Financial Statement Fraud: Strategies for Detection and Investigation fills that need. Describes every major and emerging type of financial statement fraud, using real-life cases to illustrate the schemes Explains the underlying accounting principles, citing both U.S. GAAP and IFRS that are violated when fraud is perpetrated Provides numerous ratios, red flags, and other techniques useful in detecting financial statement fraud schemes Accompanying website provides full-text copies of documents filed in connection with the cases that are cited as examples in the book, allowing the reader to explore details of each case further Straightforward and insightful, Financial Statement Fraud provides comprehensive coverage on the different ways financial statement fraud is perpetrated, including those that capitalize on the most recent accounting standards developments, such as fair value issues.

Download or read book Financial Statement Fraud written by Zabihollah Rezaee and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002-08-14 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High profile cases of financial statement fraud have been dominating the news recently, causing people to question the accuracy of the financial information made available by companies. This book covers the roles and responsibilities associated with preventing and detecting financial statement fraud, including current developments and professional activities intended to reduce the occurrences of fraudulent financial reporting. It discusses the failures involved in the Enron collapse and includes a Forward by Joseph T. Wells from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. This books provides an invaluable context for understanding financial statement fraud.

Download or read book Study of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 Section 404 written by Barry Leonard and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2011-05 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Public Co. Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act, otherwise known as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, was enacted in July 2002 after a series of high-profile corp. scandals involving Enron and Worldcom. Section 404(a) of the Act requires management to assess and report on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. It also requires that an independent auditor attest to management¿s assessment of the effectiveness of those controls. Efforts to reduce the costs while retaining the effectiveness of compliance resulted in a series of reforms in 2007. This report presents an analysis of data from publicly traded co. collected from a survey of financial exec. of co. with Section 404 experience. Charts. This is a print on demand report.

Download or read book Exploring the Sarbanes Oxley Act and Intentions to Commit Financial Statement Fraud written by Joseph C. Ugrin and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fraudulent financial reporting has cost investors hundreds of billions of dollars over the past decade, and due to the degree of malfeasance, regulators have responded with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). SOX contains mechanisms that are designed to reduce the occurrence of financial statement fraud by strengthening potential sanctions through increased sentencing guidelines and by increasing the certainty of sanctions through the promotion of stronger internal controls. However, little research has been conducted to determine whether the deterrence mechanisms inherent in SOX are effective for reducing an individual's propensity to fraudulently report financial data. This study utilizes General Deterrence Theory (GDT)--a utility-based criminological theory that suggests the threat of punishment will deter illicit behavior--as a theoretical base to examine how individual attitudes about fraudulent reporting, and intentions to commit such acts, are affected by SOX-based deterrence mechanisms. Specifically, the study uses an experiment to examine how threats of longer jail time relate to individual attitudes and perceptions of subjective norms about financial statement fraud. In addition, the study examines how internal controls enhance those relationships. The findings reveal that participants' intentions to commit financial statement fraud are significantly related to their attitudes and perceptions of subjective norms and jail time. The results also show that the influence of jail time has a diminishing incremental effect and is enhanced by strong internal controls and a variety of other factors. This study contributes to the accounting and ethics literatures by assessing the effectiveness of SOX-based deterrence mechanisms. It also contributes to criminological literature by investigating the boundary conditions of GDT.

Download or read book Learn about Sarbanes Oxley Compliance written by Innoware Pjp and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-06-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) was enacted as a response to corporate accounting scandals that took place in the early 2000s. The aim of the Act is to strengthen the integrity of financial reporting and to increase the transparency of corporate governance, disclosures and internal controls. The SOX act established requirements for public companies and their auditors to ensure that the financial statements are accurate and reliable. The book covers the following: 1 Introduction Brief overview of the importance of financial regulations and the need for SOX compliance Historical context and background of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2 Understanding the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Detailed explanation of the key provisions and sections of the Act Explanation of the purpose and objectives of each section Discussion of the impact of the Act on businesses and the financial industry 3 SOX Compliance Framework Overview of the compliance framework established by SOX Explanation of the major components of the framework Discussion of the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders, such as management, auditors, and the board of directors 4 Internal Controls Understanding the concept of internal controls Importance of internal controls in achieving SOX compliance Detailed explanation of the key internal control requirements under SOX Best practices for designing and implementing effective internal controls 5 Financial Reporting and Disclosures Overview of the financial reporting requirements imposed by SOX Explanation of the requirements for accurate and timely financial disclosures Discussion of the role of management and auditors in ensuring compliance with reporting requirements 6 Audit Committee Oversight Importance of the audit committee in achieving effective SOX compliance Discussion of the responsibilities and composition of the audit committee Explanation of the requirements for independent audit committees under SOX Best practices for audit committee oversight 7 Whistleblower Protection and Ethics Understanding the whistleblower provisions of SOX Explanation of the protections provided to whistleblowers Discussion of the importance of ethics and integrity in achieving SOX compliance Strategies for establishing a strong ethical culture within organizations 8 Compliance Challenges and Solutions Identification and discussion of common challenges faced during SOX compliance efforts Strategies for overcoming compliance challenges Case studies illustrating successful compliance initiatives 9 Maintaining Ongoing Compliance Importance of continuous monitoring and evaluation of SOX compliance Explanation of the requirements for ongoing compliance efforts Best practices for maintaining compliance over time 10 Future Trends and Developments Discussion of potential future changes and updates to SOX regulations Exploration of emerging trends in corporate governance and compliance Implications of technology and digital transformation on SOX compliance

Download or read book Financial Fraud Prevention and Detection written by Michael R. Young and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-10-07 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step-by-step guidance for board members and executives on preventing and detecting accounting fraud In the wake of highly publicized allegations of accounting irregularities and fraudulent financial reporting that are shaking up today's corporate community, Financial Fraud Prevention and Detection provides a step-by-step guide to how these crises can envelop a company and how to prevent them from happening in the first place. It is written for almost everyone involved: outside directors, audit committee members, senior executives, CFOs, CPAs, in-house lawyers, and outside law firms. Provides a blueprint for Fraud Prevention and Detection for corporate executives Presents step-by-step guidance to corporate boards and C-suite executives on managing the threat of accounting fraud Prepares directors and executives for the possibility of accounting irregularities Answers the question of how accounting fraud starts—and grows With solid strategies for prevention of accounting fraud as well as a process to follow when fraud has been discovered, Financial Fraud Prevention and Detection vividly explores the corporate environment that causes fraud, how it spreads, the kind of crises it can create for a company, and the best ways to deal with it.

Download or read book Executive Roadmap to Fraud Prevention and Internal Control written by Martin T. Biegelman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-03-14 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for Executive Roadmap to Fraud Prevention and InternalControl "Our nation is faced with dual alarming trends of record highs inwhite-collar crime and seemingly record lows in ethics. Thesolution cannot be left only to legislators, regulators, and lawenforcement. It requires the attention of all of us in business tocreate a culture of compliance. This new book by Martin Biegelmanand Joel Bartow is an invaluable resource to achieving the highestlevels of compliance." --Kenneth J. Hunter, former chief postal inspector andformer president & CEO of the Council of Better BusinessBureaus "This is a timely and thought-provoking addition to fraud and riskmanagement literature. For seasoned executives who are navigatingthe maze of compliance, legislative requirements, and increasinglysophisticated criminal activity, this book will be a frequentreference and guide. Neophyte managers will gain years of insightand direction that can only benefit their organizations. Academics,both faculty and students, will learn from the authors' ability toapply theory to high-level practice." --Gary R. Gordon, EdD, Professor of Economic CrimeManagement and Executive Director, Economic Crime Institute ofUtica College "All executives need to protect themselves and their organizationsfrom the potentially catastrophic damage fraud can cause, bothfinancially and reputationally. This new book is a very clear andpractical guide to achieving that goal." --Toby J. F. Bishop, President and Chief Executive Officer,Association of Certified Fraud Examiners "This book is a must-read for anyone eager to understand--andprevent--the toxic mix of temptations that can destroy a company'sreputation overnight. The authors, both seasoned former fraudinvestigators, bring a unique, clear-eyed perspective to the topicof corporate fraud. They have seen it all, and their book is aninvaluable reference for senior management, compliance executives,in-house lawyers, and anyone else who cares about corporateintegrity." --Leslie R. Caldwell, Partner, Morgan Lewis & Bockiusformer director, U.S. Department of Justice Enron Task Force "Excellent resource! A great guide for corporate management in thepost-Enron world." --Karen A. Popp, Partner, Sidley Austin Brown & Wood LLPand former associate counsel to President Bill Clinton and formerfederal prosecutor

Download or read book GAO Forum on Governance and Accountability written by United States. General Accounting Office and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Financial Statement Fraud written by Zabihollah Rezaee and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-09-11 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical examples, sample reports, best practices and recommendations to help you deter, detect, and prevent financial statement fraud Financial statement fraud (FSF) continues to be a major challenge for organizations worldwide. Financial Statement Fraud: Prevention and Detection, Second Edition is a superior reference providing you with an up-to-date understanding of financial statement fraud, including its deterrence, prevention, and early detection. You will find A clear description of roles and responsibilities of all those involved in corporate governance and the financial reporting process to improve the quality, reliability and transparency of financial information. Sample reports, examples, and documents that promote a real-world understanding of incentives, opportunities, and rationalizations Emerging corporate governance reforms in the post-SOX era, including provisions of the SOX Act, global regulations and best practices, ethical considerations, and corporate governance principles Practical examples and real-world "how did this happen" discussions that provide valuable insight for corporate directors and executives, auditors, managers, supervisory personnel and other professionals saddled with anti-fraud responsibilities Expert advice from the author of Corporate Governance and Ethics and coauthor of the forthcoming Wiley textbook, White Collar Crime, Fraud Examination and Financial Forensics Financial Statement Fraud, Second Edition contains recommendations from the SEC Advisory Committee to reduce the complexity of the financial reporting process and improving the quality of financial reports.

Download or read book Does the Sarbanes Oxley Act Reduce Fraudulent Financial Reporting written by Szu-fan Chen and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This paper investigates whether the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) achieves one of its main goals of combating fraud. After accounting for the impact of SOX on fraud detection and litigation, my findings imply a reduction of 100 basis points in the probability of fraud commission after SOX. Further cross-sectional and time-series analyses show that this reduction is attributable to the internal control provisions of SOX. I also find that investors suffer smaller damages caused by frauds in the post-SOX period than in the pre- SOX period. Although opponents of SOX argue that it reduces the competitiveness of US companies while having little impact on fraud, my results suggest that SOX reduces fraudulent financial reporting and increases investor protection. While this paper investigates an important aspect of the direct benefits of SOX, it does not argue that SOX is on net beneficial since it does not address the compliance costs of the regulation"--Pages iv.

Download or read book Financial Reporting Fraud written by Charles R. Lundelius and published by American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). This book was released on 2003 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Sarbanes Oxley Act written by Diane E. Ambler and published by Wolters Kluwer. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 1519 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Only one resource provides practical guidance to help ensure compliance with all Sarbanes-Oxley rules and regulations. Introducing the new Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Planning and& Compliance - the first resource providing practical, step-by-step guidance to help you navigate the Sarbanes-Oxley maze and ensure compliance. Written by two well-respected authorities, this unique and invaluable compendium: Fully reflects the current body of SEC rules, regulations and interpretations, PCAOB rules and standards, and Sarbanes-Oxley related court decisions Covers a wide range of compliance-related issues and areas - from SEC disclosure rules and certification of financial documents, to the treatment of pension plans and loans to officers Includes regular updates to keep you current as the regulatory environment continues to expand and evolve Provides exhaustive details on the compliance responsibilities of corporate CEOs, CFOs, directors, audit committees and attorneys Most importantly, Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Planning and& Compliance provides a veritable andquot;blueprintandquot; for an effective corporate compliance program. For each area covered, you'll find a detailed summary of key subject matters to be addressed; step-by-step guidance on practical planning and implementation issues; recommended compliance procedures; and specific compliance actions to be taken by the company and its key officers. You'll also have access to best practices and policies designed to ensure good corporate governance, transparency and accurate financial reporting. Why settle for andquot;information and explanationandquot; when you can have step-by-step guidance and advice?

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Download or read book Accounting Reform and Investor Protection written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: