Blogs about: Scandalethics
Rihanna and Her Accountants
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wrote 10 months ago: Mark Twain opined, “Politicians and diapers must be changed often, and for the same reason. … more →
Alleged Ernst & Young Judge Bribing and Cover Up
wrote 10 months ago: Jonathan Russell, city diary editor for London’s Telegraph Group, has an interesting story on … more →
Moody's Downgrades Spanish Banks
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wrote 10 months ago: I’ve been writing about the Spanish bank crisis (“Spanish Non Sequitur” and … more →
EY Not Penalized in UK for Lehman Audit
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wrote 10 months ago: The auditor disciplinary arm of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) of the UK has concluded its in … more →
Power of the Press in Accounting
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wrote 1 year ago: Following journalists and bloggers has become part of my daily routine. I pay attention to what is … more →
Collegiate Accounting Dept Chair Sentenced for Fraud
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wrote 1 year ago: Now I’ve seen everything. I’m quoting from the Minneapolis StarTribune and the Shakopee … more →
Anton Valukas on 60 Minutes
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wrote 1 year ago: Anton Valukas is a Chicago attorney who as alternated stints as a federal attorney with the Justice … more →
Secret Service Agents and Tax Deductions
wrote 1 year ago: Yesterday a story broke about eleven Secret Service agents hiring prostitutes in Columbia. Today, F … more →
Augusta National Discriminates Against Accountants?
wrote 1 year ago: It’s the first weekend in April, and the Augusta National Golf Club us hosting the Masters Gol … more →
10 Years Later - Did Andersen Die in Vain?
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wrote 1 year ago: On Wednesday, March 14, 2012 (10th year anniversary of audit firm Arthur Andersen’s felony cha … more →
Reuters Reports That E&Y Has Lobby Arm
wrote 1 year ago: Lobbyists - because it's hard for politicians to decide stuff on their own. Reuters broke a story on … more →
7 Ways CPAs Violate the New AICPA Ethics Requirements
wrote 1 year ago: The following article, “7 Ways CPAs Violate the New AICPA Ethics Requirements,” is writt … more →
The Cartoon that Killed Arthur Andersen
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wrote 1 year ago: Do you remember where you were when you saw the famous cartoon that killed Arthur Andersen? I recei … more →
The Story Behind Sorkin's TBTF
wrote 1 year ago: Andrew Ross Sorkin became solidified his position as a celebrity reporter when he wrote, Too Big to … more →
Using IFRS to Distort Financial Statements?
wrote 1 year ago: In a classic example of the pot calling the kettle black, Rose Orlik of Accountancy Age (UK) reports … more →
High Stakes Staredown
wrote 2 years ago: Mary Schapiro is the Chairman of the SEC. Richard Fuld is the ex-CEO of bankrupt Lehman Brothers Cla … more →
Accounting Prof Offers Adverse Opinion
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wrote 2 years ago: Accounting Prof reaction to ejection for obnoxious fan behavior Accountants have a nice job. They w … more →
An Example of Corporate Honesty?
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wrote 2 years ago: In recent posts, I’ve argued that non-compliance is a common response when people are required … more →
Ketz Getz It Right
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wrote 2 years ago: Over on the the AECM listserv, several of us are fans of Ed Ketz (Penn State prof) and his Accountin … more →
