Accounting and the Global Economy After Sarbanes-Oxley
Synopsis
This book is essential for students and practitioners in accounting, international business, finance, and economics. In a straightforward and readable style, it focuses on the changing accounting and auditing standards in national and global economies in the post-Enron/Arthur Andersen era. The authors clarify the reasons behind and consequences of the accounting profession's failure in auditing and self-regulation, as most firms placed consulting profits ahead of public audit duties. They show how Sarbanes-Oxley solutions, while not perfect, are major contributors to the profession's redemption, and have enabled it to rise to new heights of service and revenue. The book offers a detailed examination of accounting practitioners' past challenges and future prospects. It provides a realistic analysis of specific issues facing accounting and auditing firms today, including the growing problem of independence; the need for one set of international accounting standards and one set of auditing standards; adjustments facing the global financial system; and the impact of the Internet and communication systems on accounting firms.
- Copyright:
- 2008 Taylor
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- ISBN-13:
- 9781317477822
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Date of Addition:
- 2020-04-03T12:11:29Z
- Language:
- English
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- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.