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SEC Completely Aware That Their Final Staff Report on IFRS Is Totally Jinxed

We all should have noticed this immediately.

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Here Are Two CPAs That Are Perfect Examples of Setting a Bad Example

There are plenty of professional mentors out there for young accountants to look up to. Men and women of intelligence, integrity, work ethic, nice shoes, all that good stuff.

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IIA Chief: Resist Temptation, Would-be SEC Whistleblowers

Don't you just want to do the right thing, regardless of monetary reward?

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Europe Finally Resorts to Making Empty Threats Over U.S. Stalling on IFRS

Someone in Brussels needs a muzzle.

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Center for Audit Quality Feeling Unsatisfied After SEC's IFRS Work Plan

Cynthia Fornelli & Co. appreciate the effort by the SEC but could have gone for a little bit of cuddling:

Here's the SEC's Final Report on a Work Plan for Global Accounting Standards

Nothing like dropping this on everyone at 6 pm. On a Friday. In the middle of July.

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FINRA Lost a Bucketload of Money in 2011

Today's dose of "sucks to be you" news

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Hans Hoogervorst Creates Unrealistic Expectations For IFRS In the US

Yeah yeah, dude, we've heard it already.

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Anyone Holding Their Breath for the SEC to Give Lehman Brothers a Slap on the Wrist Will Be Passing Out Soon

Bloomberg reports that an internal memo states that the crack squad looking at the Commission is wrapping up their investigation and a stern talking to is the probably the worst it'll get for Dick Fuld et al.:

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Let's Speculate About: Joe Echevarria's Rumored Meeting with the SEC

Earlier today we were informed that Deloitte CEO Joe Echevarria was a commencement speaker at the University of Miami, his alma mater, this morning. A quick search confirmed Joe E's gig, however, our tipster had this to add: