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Comment on HUD’s Use of Convicted Felons to Ramp Up ‘Discrimination Testing’ by AppraisersBlogs Team

Appraisers Blog

We ask posters to be civil but ultimately it is the collective conscience of the blog readers and commenters that set the tone. Constitution though we have and will debar purely disruptive entities after explaining WHY. This is a public forum. We try very hard to follow the First Amendment to the U.S. Post at your own risk of rebuttal.”

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How to spot accounting fraud

ThomsonReuters

explained during a panel discussion on fraud that too often “companies are exploiting the accounting rules, accounting assumptions, and they’re using structured finance in order to make their financial statements look healthier than they really are.” Convicted felon Andy Fastow, the infamous chief financial officer of Enron Corp.,

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How to Increase Sales and Increase Business Value

Gergory Caruso

Contrast this with Cynthia who briefly explains that she would like to address the prospect’s specific needs therefore it is best for her to start with some questions. My knowing as explained above is another version of a view. While listening note the tone of their voice, their body language, and facial expressions.

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How to Increase Sales and Increase Business Value

Gergory Caruso

Contrast this with Cynthia who briefly explains that she would like to address the prospect’s specific needs therefore it is best for her to start with some questions. My knowing as explained above is another version of a view. While listening note the tone of their voice, their body language, and facial expressions.

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Auditing the Anti-bribery and Corruption Program

Internal Audit 360

As the SEC explains in its administrative order noting the settlement of the chargers, it hit Quad/Graphics with the $10 million fine partly because the company neglected to conduct any internal audits of its anti-bribery and anti-corruption programs. Tone at the Top.

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SEC Chief Accountant Discusses Auditors’ Responsibility for Fraud Detection

Reynolds Holding

8] Areas that have historically been a focus for auditors—the tone at the top of a company and the effectiveness of internal controls—appear to be key factors in either exacerbating or mitigating such pressures, opportunities, or rationalizations for fraud. [9] 27] A firm’s tone at the top has a significant effect on auditors’ behaviors.

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On Earnings Calls, It’s How Managers Say It That Can Affect the Market

Reynolds Holding

We find that vocal delivery quality worsens when a firm reports a decrease in earnings, has high earnings volatility, and presents a negative-tone transcript. We also find evidence suggesting that managers were less clear in vocal delivery when trying to obfuscate.