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Cornerstone Research

Spike in Fourth Quarter SEC Accounting and Auditing Enforcement Activity Results in Notable Increase in FY 2023

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission expanded its accounting and auditing enforcement activity in fiscal year 2023, while monetary settlements dropped for the second consecutive year, according to a new report released...more

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SEC charges improper revenue recognition practices—still a hot topic for SEC Enforcement

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Last month, Cornerstone Research told us that accounting and auditing enforcement activity by the SEC in FY 2022 increased by 55% over the prior fiscal year to 68 enforcement actions, 25 of which alleged improper revenue...more

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Steep increase in accounting enforcement activity reported —especially against individuals

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In this report from Cornerstone Research, SEC Accounting and Auditing Enforcement Activity—Year in Review: FY 2022, Cornerstone tells us that accounting and auditing enforcement activity by the SEC increased sharply in FY...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

The SEC’s Renewed Focus on Accounting Misconduct

Two recent enforcement actions by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including a recent settled action against Kraft Heinz Co. (“Kraft”), underscore the agency’s renewed and continuing focus on accounting and...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

[Event] Board & Audit Committee Compliance Conference - February 24th - 25th, Fort Lauderdale, FL

The Office of Inspector General of Health and Human Services expects board members, board audit/compliance committee members, and senior level leaders of organizations to be experienced in compliance oversight. The Board &...more

BCLP

Securities and Corporate Governance Update – July 2019

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This newsletter discusses noteworthy updates, key regulatory decisions and upcoming compliance reminders. ...more

Jones Day

SEC Highlights Need to Remediate ICFR Material Weaknesses

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Disclosure alone is not sufficient; material weaknesses need to be actively remediated. While the SEC's Financial Reporting and Audit Group has been relatively quiet, it started 2019 with a bang, bringing four coordinated...more

WilmerHale

Recent Enforcement Action Serves as a Reminder of the Need to Complete Audit Firm Review of Interim Financial Statements Before...

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On Friday, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it had settled enforcement actions against five companies for violating the Regulation S-X requirement that interim financial statements included in quarterly...more

Perkins Coie

Issuer Reporting and Disclosure Remains Focus of SEC and Other Regulators

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In a recent speech, SEC Enforcement Director Andrew Ceresney confirmed the SEC’s continued pursuit of investigations and enforcement actions relating to issuer reporting and disclosure, an area that remains a high priority...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

"The SEC’s Renewed Scrutiny on Accounting Cases: Expected Focus Areas and How Companies Can Prepare"

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) has announced plans to reinvigorate its enforcement efforts with respect to accounting issues. These plans include adding dedicated personnel and using data...more

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