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Corporate governance

Published:2007-09-01 Issue:3 Volume:17 Page:193-202
ISSN:1059-5422
Container-title:Competitiveness Review: An International Business Journal
language:en
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Author:

Alkhafaji Abbass F.

Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to evaluate recent corporate failures and their effect on financial statements, as well as the measures being taken to rebuild trust in corporate America.Design/methodology/approachLooks at how corporate governance in the USA is undergoing comprehensive reforms, particularly the significant Sarbanes‐Oxley Act.FindingsMeasures to rebuild trust in corporate America are being implemented.Originality/valueThe paper is of value by showing how the Sarbanes‐Oxley Act is by far is the most important legislative act governing business in the beginning of the twenty‐first century.

Publisher

Emerald

Subject

General Business, Management and Accounting,Business and International Management

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