Monthly Archives: October 2009

TRADING PLACES: WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF THE SEC TOOK OVER AIR SAFETY AND THE FAA BEGAN TO REGULATE INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

Posted on October 16, 2009 by

Recently I gave a presentation to a group of risk management professionals. I began my preparation by compiling a slide full of logos of various serious or catastrophic corporate failures. Some of these companies survived. Others are no longer around. … Continue reading →

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Internal Audit Performance: Thoughts on What to Measure and How to Measure It.

Posted on October 7, 2009 by

Internal Audit Performance: Thoughts on What to Measure and How to Measure It. Recently I have been doing some research on the state of internal auditing. I’m planning some presentations and webcasts designed to take a fresh approach to defining … Continue reading →

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HAS THE SEC THROWN IN THE TOWEL ON SOX FOR SMALLER PUBLIC COMPANIES?

Posted on October 2, 2009 by

Directors and Senior management of smaller public companies are now the front line of defense for reliable financial reporting. The SEC has stepped aside – possibly for good. The SEC announced today (Oct. 2, 2009) that it was further delaying … Continue reading →

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