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SEC accused bank rate of of accounting irregularities.
Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you: Analyze the audit report that the CPA firm issued. Ascertain the legal liability to third parties who relied on financial statements under both common and federal securities laws. Justify your response. Speculate on which statement of generally acceptable auditing standards (GAAS) that the company violated in performing the audit. Compare the responsibility of both management and the auditor for financial reporting, and give your opinion as to which party should have the greater burden. Defend your position. Analyze the sanctions available under SOX, and recommend the key action(s) that the PCAOB should take in order to hold management or the audit firm accountable for the accounting irregularities. Provide a rationale for your response. |
