Protecting the public's interest : considerations for addressing selected regulatory oversight, auditing, corporate governance, and financial reporting issues / statement of David M. Walker, Comptroller General of the United States.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Walker, David M. (David Michael), 1951-

Contributor:

United States. General Accounting Office

Series:

Testimony ; GAO-02-601 T.

Testimony ; GAO-02-601 T

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Public interest--United States.

Public interest.

Responsibility accounting--United States.

Responsibility accounting.

Accounting--Corrupt practices--United States.

Accounting.

Accounting--Corrupt practices.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Other Title:

Considerations for addressing selected regulatory oversight, auditing, corporate governance, and financial reporting issues

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] : U.S. General Accounting Office, [2002]

Summary:

In the wake of the Enron collapse and the proliferation of earnings restatements and pro forma earnings assertions by other companies, questions are being raised about the soundness of private sector financial reporting, auditor independence, and corporate governance. In addressing these issues, the government's role could range from direct intervention to encouraging non-governmental and private-sector entities to adopt practices that would strengthen public confidence. GAO believes that Congress should consider a holistic approach that takes into account the many players and interrelated issues that brought about the Enron situation.

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed Dec. 11, 2003).

"For release ... April 9, 2002."

Paper version available from: General Accounting Office, 441 G St., NW, Rm. LM, Washington, D.C. 20548.

Includes bibliographical references.

OCLC:

53896783