The most popular programs for the Accounting Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=4058 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 19 May 2013 11:28:49 GMT Witnesses testified about deceptive business practices by Enron executives and the involvement of banking and financial institutions in the deceptions. They also talked about changes made as a result of the Enron bankruptcy and potential measures to ensure greater transparency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174186-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174186-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Current and former company executives testified about accounting errors that resulted in a $4 billion mistake on reports of company earnings. Mr. Ebbers and Mr. Sullivan refused to answer questions from committee members, citing Constitutional protections under the Fifth Amendment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171033-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171033-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Martin testified about accounting and consulting practices at Merrill Lynch as they related to the Enron financial collapse. Mr. Tilney and Mr. Furst appeared at the hearing, but invoked their Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination. At issue were potential conflicts of interest between auditing and consulting functions of the relationship between Enron and Merrill Lynch, charges that Enron had unduly influenced Merrill Lynch to inflate stock purchase recommendations, and other potential illegal or unethical practices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171598-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171598-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Gene Dodaro talked about the functions of the Governmental Accounting Office (GAO). In his remarks he outlined U.S. economic and demographic trends and challenges identified in the GAO's strategic planning efforts, including global climate change, cybersecurity, and debt. Danny Werfel talked about the evolution of the role of the federal chief financial officer. This program begins as introductions are in progress and was part of an American Institute of Certified Public Accountants conference on the ramifications of the new financial regulatory law and the overall state of governmental accounting and auditing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295064-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295064-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT The deputy attorney general announced that a federal grand jury has indicted the accounting firm Arthur Andersen with obstruction of justice. The charges stem from some of the company's actions surrounding the Enron bankruptcy. He answered questions from members of the media. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169155-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169155-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Representatives from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Government Accountability Office talked about the extent of the financial crisis and the effects of the new regulatory law. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295064-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295064-2 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Falcon testified regarding accounting practices at Freddie Mac, and the events leading up to irregularities in recent Freddie Mac accounting. Other topics covered were plans to overhaul accounting procedures, whether or not the agencies responsible for overseeing Freddie Mac had been fulfilling their mission, and whether said agencies needed additional powers or authorizations from congress to perform their functions properly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177453-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177453-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Officers of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and economic experts talked about the effect of the Enron bankruptcy on both large and small accounting companies. They also talked about public regulation of accounting practices instead of the current self-regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169135-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169135-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Economists talked about lessons learned from several recent corporate accounting scandals. Among the topics they addressed were management practices at Enron, the causes of Enron's collapse, and the impact of the scandals on financial markets and the economy. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177310-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177310-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Subcommittee members reviewed the need to reform the regulatory structure that oversees government-sponsored housing enterprises. Witnesses testified about accounting practices by officials at Freddie Mac mortgage association and lack of regulatory oversight. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177173-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177173-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about questionable business practices at Global Crossing and Qwest Communications. Among the issues they addressed were the degree to which investors were misled by "capacity swapping" schemes, accounting practices at the companies, and the guidance of corporate officers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172822-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172822-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Senator Sarbanes and others talked about the recent crises in corporate trust, business practices, corporate accounting reforms, and about America's ability to compete in the global market following the crises. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173594-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173594-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Accountants talked about regulation and oversight of the profession in the wake of several scandals leading to corporate bankruptcies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174931-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174931-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Thornburgh talked about corporate accounting practices and the failure of Worldcom. He also responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173765-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173765-2 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the state of the telecommunications industry, charges of fraudulent accounting practices, responsibilities of federal regulators, and the Telecommunications Act of 1996. At issue were several recent business failures by telecommunication companies, the state of competition in the industry, and continuation of service. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171595-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171595-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Corporate strategists A. Larry Elliott and Richard Schroth discussed their new book, [How Companies Lie: Why Enron is Just the Tip of the Iceberg], published by Crown Business. The book explains the accounting practices that enable companies to mislead investors and shows investors what to watch for in evaluating companies. The authors illustrate their points by using the examples of Enron, Sunbeam, Global Crossing, Waste Management, and other companies. The book proposes new legislation to create a federal insurance fund to reimburse investors who lose money as a result of a company's stock manipulation and advocates an audit tax, which would fund the transfer of corporate auditing to a neutral, SEC-administered process. After their presentation, the authors answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171191-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171191-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Commissioners and members of the Corporate Finance Division talked about rules and regulations to implement recent corporate accountability legislation. Among the topics they addressed were prohibiting insider trading, codes of ethics for senior financial officers, and financial reporting procedures and accuracy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174630-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174630-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT House and Senate members met to consider different versions of legislation on corporate accountability and corporate crime. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171359-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171359-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Pitt spoke to students and faculty about business leadership, ethics, and his agency's accounting reform initiative. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173391-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173391-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Gonzalez and Mr. Everson announced the indictments against eight former Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG) accounting executives. The indictments charged the former executives with helping clients evade billions in tax dollars. After the announcement of the corporate fraud indictments, Attorney General Gonzalez, Mr. Kelley, and Mr. Everson responded to questions from reporters in the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188606-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188606-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Castellano discussed proposals to regulate the accounting industry as a result of the Enron bankruptcy and the failures at Arthur Andersen. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169358-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169358-5 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Sidgmore spoke to reporters about problems with accounting irregularities at WorldCom, the future of the company, and a current investigation of the circumstances by the Securities Exchange Commission. He said that the company hoped to avoid bankruptcy and would cooperate fully with the investigation. Following his remarks he answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170954-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170954-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT In one of eight break-out (concurrent) sessions at an economic forum hosted by the White House, President Bush, business leaders, and others talked about the state of the U.S. economy, corporate accountability, and holding business leaders to high standards. Among the topics they addressed were the impact of September 11, 2001 attacks on the economy, consumer and investor confidence, and the role of government regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171918-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171918-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT In a forum titled "Maintaining Donor Confidence: Accountability and Transparency in the Nonprofit Sector," participants talked about maintaining trust in accounting practices at nonprofit organizations in the wake of several corporate financial scandals. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171979-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171979-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about corporate accountability, legislation passed in the wake of several corporate scandals and bankruptcy, and establishing better regulations in order to improve enforcement efforts by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174629-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174629-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT President Bush spoke to reporters about his legislative agenda, corporate accountability, and also answered questions on his own financial transactions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171051-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171051-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Chairman Greenspan testified about the state of the U.S. economy saying that the economy was fundamentally sound and might soon return to a period of sustained healthy growth. He also talked about corporate accountability, criticizing many corporate executives for manipulating earnings reports, engaging in fraudulent accounting practices, and allowing "an infectious greed" to contaminate the business community. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171245-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171245-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Pitts spoke to reporters about efforts by the Securities and Exchange Commission to revive public faith in their oversight responsibilities following the collapse of the Enron corporation. He announced that the SEC would create a private-sector body to monitor accounting firms and investigate accounting irregularities. Following his remarks he answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168265-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168265-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Consumer advocates spoke about holding corporate executives accountable for their actions when involved in mismanagement and fraud. Among the issues they addressed were several recent cases of financial mismanagement, executive salaries, the impact of financial scandals on average workers, and criminal liability for corporate executives. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171005-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171005-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Board members held a public meeting to consider rules on investigations, inspections, and procedures fro firms wishing to withdraw from registration. They also received a report on the status of operations of the board after a year since its inception. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177607-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177607-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Journalists spoke about recent corporate scandals and fraudulent account, as well as media coverage of the stories. Among the topics they addressed were investigative methods used, their experiences in covering the stories, and the personalities involved in the scandals. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176970-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176970-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT In a portion of a forum on government accounting and auditing, Ms. Conley talked about integrity in reporting and financial records. She also talked about how various agencies and departments evaluated their financial performance. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172244-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172244-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Participating by telephone, Ms. Hughes was interviewed about the Congressional response to the collapse of Enron. She talked about the signing into law of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Ms. Hughes also spoke about the impact of former Congressman Christopher Cox (R-CA) as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190912-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190912-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Chairman Christopher Cox talked about a proposed electronic system of disclosure to improve the information available to investors and reduce the disclosure and reporting costs for companies. This new system, which the chairman called "interactive data," used capabilities of a new computer language (known as XBRL) to make corporate data, including the text disclosures in Management's Discussion and Analysis in the 10-K report, far more accessible to investors and analysts and less expensive for reporting companies to produce. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192757-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192757-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) considered a proposal to improve disclosure of corporate CEO pay and other executive compensation. Mr. Beller proposed to the commissioners a plan to force a corporation to disclose the total pay of its top five executives, with detailed payouts and incentive included, in a required "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" summary. The SEC compensation disclosure rules were the first major initiative of new Commission Chair Christopher Cox. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190748-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190748-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT On the day of a deadline for resubmission of financial restatements to the Security and Exchange Commission, lawyers spoke to reporters about the recertification process and corporate accountability. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172007-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172007-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about an investigation into financial mismanagement by officials at a union-owned insurance company, ULLICO, which involved insider trading and stock price manipulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177101-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177101-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Commissioners met to consider recently enacted legislation on corporate accountability. Among the topics they addressed were procedures for filing earnings reports, regulations to maintain transparency, and implementing the new law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172305-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172305-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Copeland talked about the future of the accounting industry in the wake of the Enron bankruptcy. Following his prepared remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168607-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168607-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT On the same day the president spoke to business leaders about corporate responsibility, Democratic leaders spoke to reporters about recent business failures and accounting scandals. They were joined by two unemployed workers who called on the president to support legislation to protect investors and workers, as well as create stricter regulation of business executives. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171082-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171082-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Members spoke to reporters about compromise legislation to strengthen corporate accountability regulations. Among the issues they addressed were consumer and investor protections, responsibilities of corporate executives, and the potential impact on the economy. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171493-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171493-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified regarding financial reporting and disclosure rules for labor unions. Supporters of new rules argued that the old financial disclosure forms were outdated and provided such broad categories that they were essentially meaningless. They claimed that new regulations would allow union members, the public, and government officials to see the financial information of each union more clearly and better determine how money was spent. Opponents worried that the new rules would place an undue burden on labor unions, and would not accomplish their stated goals. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177663-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177663-2 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Representative Greenwood talked about corporate responsibility, recent accounting scandals, and proposed legislation to better regulate business practices. He also responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171256-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171256-6 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Mr. DiPiazza talked about corporate accounting practices, reforms needed to restore consumer confidence in business following several accounting scandals, and the need for accurate and honest reporting. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170583-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170583-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Democratic leaders spoke to reporters about corporate accountability and the state of the economy as a result of several business scandals. Mr. Vivien also spoke about his economic losses resulting from the drop in WorldCom stocks. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171510-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171510-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Commission members met to consider nominations and appointments to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173505-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173505-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT After signing legislation establishing stricter standards for corporate accounting, President Bush talked about the new measures, enforcement standards, and the need for higher levels of accountability following several corporate scandals. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171605-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171605-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT President Bush and President Kwesniewski spoke to reporters in the East Room of the White House. Among the issues they addressed were U.S. Poland relations and the future of NATO. President Bush also answered questions about Vice President Cheney's investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission for business practices while at the Halliburton corporation, as well as the creation of the Department of Homeland Security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171292-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171292-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/6326-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/6326-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10298-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10298-1 Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT