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Fighting Fraud

Craig Kirchoff — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:51:53 +0000

There are ways to lower the risk of financial reporting fraud. And the System of Investor Protection can help.

New Investor Education Video

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:09:13 +0000

Don’t really get how companies function? The Center for Audit Quality has a new 3 1/2 minute video, the first in a series, which the group says ‘is our attempt to introduce those with key responsibilities: company management, boards/audit committee members, internal auditors, external auditors and regulators.’

CAQ Releases Sequel to Film Noir-Style Audit Video

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:08:28 +0000

The Center for Audit Quality has released its second video featuring hard-boiled external auditor, Ledger Lines, to explain how auditing works. The new video, ‘The Financial Statement Audit,’ follows up on a video released last year, ‘The System of Investor Protection.’ Both videos employ film noir-style narration and a comic book look.

CAQ’s Film Noir Sequel Aims to Demystify Audits

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:07:45 +0000

My two cents…I think the CAQ videos accomplish what they set out to do…I found the CAQ’s ‘System of Investor Protection’ videos entertaining.

The Audit Committee

Alex Shatalin — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:59:28 +0000

Learn how the Audit Committee oversees a company’s financial reporting process and the external auditor.

The Financial Statement Audit

Alex Shatalin — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:58:56 +0000

Public companies prepare their financial statements. Then I come in – Ledger Lines, independent external auditor. Watch our second video to learn what external auditors do, and what it means for investors.

The System of Investor Protection

Alex Shatalin — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:57:30 +0000

If a company wants to be traded on a stock exchange, they’ve gotta play by our rules. We make sure publicly traded companies meet their obligations to get the numbers right so you have confidence investing in the capital markets. We’re the System of Investor Protection. Watch the video above to learn more about our gang and what we do.