The Sarbanes-Oxley Act Created the Private Company Accounting Board. Allows accountants to audit and to perform any type of consulting work for a public company. Stipulates that violators of the act may serve 20 years in prison for securities fraud. Requires that an outside auditor must evaluate a public company’s internal controls.

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Q: Which of the following is a requirement of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002?a. Registration of all…

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Q: Until its involvement as Enron’s auditor, Arthur Andersen was recognized as one of the most…

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Q: Which of the following services is not an example of a nonassurance service? OA The auditor examines…

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A: Correct answer is :- B   It is conducted by the employees of the company.

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Q: Enron corporation: accounting fraud what five recommendations you would suggest to strengthen the…

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Q: Which of the following must be done If a resolution has been passed to remove the auditor ? i.…

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Q: The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) was created as part of a series of accounting…

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