Public Companies

New SEC Chair Sworn In

By Steven Thompson | April 11, 2013

On April 10, 2013, Mary Jo White was sworn in as the Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). White will replace the interim Chair Elisse

Public Companies

SEC Chairperson Steps Down

By Steven Thompson | January 03, 2013

In December 2012, Mary Schapiro, Chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Commission stepped down and President Obama designated SEC Commissioner Elisse

Public Companies

SEC Requires Disclosure When Using Certain Conflict Minerals

By Steven Thompson | September 24, 2012

In August 2012, the SEC adopted a rule mandated by the Dodd-Frank Act to require companies to publicly disclose their use of certain conflict minerals

Public Companies

PCAOB Proposes Further Transparency with Disclosure of Engagement Partner

By Steven Thompson | October 13, 2011

On October 11, 2011, the PCAOB proposed for public comment standards that would require public company auditing firms to disclose the name of the engagement partner responsible for signing the opinion in the audit report for an SEC registrant

Public Companies

PCAOB Considers Mandatory Audit Firm Rotation

By Steven Thompson | August 24, 2011

The PCAOB recently issued a Concept Release on Auditor Independence and Audit Firm Rotation to solicit public comments on enhancements to auditor independence, objectivity and professional skepticism. Steve Thompson explains why this matters.

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