Reining in the rating agencies: the SEC staff is hard at work developing a proposal for government oversight

Article Abstract:

The staff at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing a formal proposal to establish the first regulatory framework for the rating agencies. The draft report is open for public comment, and a final set of guidelines is expected, by which time the SEC may be well on itEs way to establishing the regulatory framework.

Powers and duties, Rating agencies (Securities)

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Watching your back

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The efficacy of software applications, like Moody's KMV Co.'s web-based RiskCalc, and The Dun & Bradstreet Corp.'s Risk Assessment Management solution, for managing risks related to credit, is discussed.

Prepackaged software, Product information, Computer software industry, Software industry, Business management software, Collection (Accounting), Credit software

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Reforming the reform

Article Abstract:

The impact of Sarbanes-Oxley Act on Small and medium sized companies regarding auditing an internal control reports is discussed.

Small and medium sized companies

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