Government investment policies including those demonstrated by Orange County, CA that led to their bankruptcy have been sharply criticized because of significant losses incurred by certain governments. What is the nature of the problem that is being criticized? What should be the role of accounting in determining and reporting investment strategies?

Government investment policies including those demonstrated by Orange County, CA that led to their bankruptcy have been sharply criticized because of significant losses incurred by certain governments. What is the nature of the problem that is being criticized? What should be the role of accounting in determining and reporting investment strategies?

Contemporary Auditing

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337650380

Author:KNAPP

Publisher:KNAPP

Chapter7: Professional Issues

Section7.5: Fred Stern & Company, Inc. Stern & Company, Inc.(ultramares Corporation V. Touche Et Al.)

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