Discussion Post
Part I:
• What is the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and what is its focus? Why does it focus in these areas?
Part II:
Read the Case study "A Sad Tale: The Demise of Arthur Andersen" and answer the following Questions:
• To what extent do market pressures encourage unethical behavior? Can the demise of Andersen be blamed on the fact that the market began rewarding consulting services of the kind Andersen could provide?
• How serious are the kinds of conflicts of interest discussed in this case? Did Sarbanes-Oxley eliminate the most serious conflicts?
• Was it fair for the government to destroy an entire company because of the misdeeds of some of its members, or had Andersen become such a serious offender that such an action on the part of the government was justified?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.