Preventing terrorist fundraising in the United States

Article Abstract:

The Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 is relatively effective at addressing the problem of international terrorist fundraising in the U.S. Its most problematic aspect is the requirement to demonstrate subjective intent. In addition, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) could be used as a supplemental weapon, one that would allow seizure of the assets of international terrorists. A law passed in Illinois in 1996 (Pub. Act No. 89-515) and the United Kingdom's Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1989, are less effective than the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act.

United States, Laws, regulations and rules, Finance, Illinois, Fund raising, Terrorism, international

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Auditing systems: SHARP at LDDC

Article Abstract:

The London Docklands Development Corp (LDDC) has adopted the SHARP computer-based auditing system for its internal health and safety assessment. The SHARP scheme, developed by SRC Consultants Ltd, was selected for its scope and flexibility, which allowed it to be adapted to the LDDC's third-party problem-solving approach to auditing. The departmental audits are conducted by an audit officer who reports to the corporation's director of safety development, in place of self-auditing by departments. The parts of the SHARP package used vary from audit to audit according to need.

Software, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, Internal auditing, London Docklands Development Corp.

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Preventing fraudulent reporting; auditing for honesty

Article Abstract:

Corporate audit committees charged with investigating and preventing fraudulent financial reporting are an idea whose time has come. In 1989 the SEC initiated enforcement actions against management of 30 corporations and 12 accounting firms, citing allegations of improper financial reporting. Court actions involving this charge allege violations of Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act. In 1978, the New York Stock Exchange started requiring all listed companies to have an audit committee with a membership of independent outside directors, which is why the idea grew.

Standards, Corporations, Financial statements

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