Posted: September 16th, 2017
Analyze the changes made to corporate governance rules since the implementation of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002.
Discussions
ACC – Advanced Auditing
Unbiased Reporting
Please respond to the following:
– Analyze the audit opinion formulation process and suggest at least one (1) improvement to the process to strengthen audit opinions. Provide a rationale to support your suggestion.[250 words][1-2 references]
Topic of Discussion
Please respond to the following:
– Analyze the changes made to corporate governance rules since the implementation of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002. Based on your analysis, formulate an opinion on whether or not these changes are sufficient in preventing financial fraud. Provide a rationale for your response.
– Debate it! Audit committees are an effective tool for detecting and preventing fraud. Provide a rationale for your response.[250 words][1-2 references]
Application of Ethical Framework
Please respond to the following:
– From the case study, use the ethical framework to propose a course of action that you would take concerning the audit. Provide a rationale for your response.
– Imagine that you work for an audit firm and the firm selected you to assess its auditor independence and the potential threats to the firm. Determine at least two (2) potential threats to auditor independence and recommend one (1) strategy for the firm to eliminate or mitigate those threats you determined.[250 words][1-2 references]