All Enforcement articles – Page 7
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PCAOB Disciplines Grant Thornton Auditor in Japan
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has disciplined a Grant Thornton auditor in Japan for failing to address numerous red flags that revenue could be overstated in the 2010 audit of Baldwin-Japan Ltd.
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Study Delves Into the Extensive Costs of Non-Compliance
What’s the true cost of non-compliance? A study by Thomson Reuters makes the case that fines, while significant and growing, may be the least of what should worry companies that run afoul of regulations. Broader financial implications can include the end of a business line, an inability to sell specific ...
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Study: Whistleblowers Are Even More Costly Than You Thought
When whistleblowers tip off the government with information about corporate wrongdoing, the damage can be more costly than otherwise expected, according to a new study. Even before the SEC started offering rewards for actionable information, the assistance of one or more tipsters in an enforcement action increased penalties by an ...
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SEC Hits Companies for Stock Dilution Disclosure Failures
The SEC has issued enforcement actions against 10 companies that failed to make required disclosures about financing deals and other unregistered sales that diluted their stock. The companies all agreed to settle the SEC’s charges, and the agency assessed a total of $350,000 in penalties.
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ArticleHow to Tell if Your Whistleblower Hotline Is Effective
As companies strive to keep investigations internal, rather than risk high-profile regulatory intervention, improving the hotlines they use to solicit employee tips and concerns is crucial. Using metrics and industry benchmarks can help, but measuring the effectiveness of internal whistleblower efforts may be the hardest part. Some tips and trends ...
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Securities Docket Announces Inaugural Class of 'Enforcement Hall of Fame'
At the conclusion of Securities Enforcement Forum 2014 last week, Securities Docket announced the eight members of the inaugural class of its "Enforcement Hall of Fame." The Enforcement Hall of Fame honors the lawyers who have made the "most extraordinary contributions to, and impact upon, the field of securities ...
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