Arthur Andersen's Double Role with Enron Represented a Conflict of Interest

question 6

Multiple Choice

Arthur Andersen's double role with Enron represented a conflict of interest because _________.

• A)Arthur Andersen made too much of a profit from one client
• B)Enron executives did not reveal everything to Arthur Andersen that they should have
• C)Arthur Andersen had incentive not to make criticisms that would hurt its consultingrole
• D)Arthur Andersen did not know Enron well enough to be both consulting and auditing the company

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Definitions:

SSRIs

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, a class of drugs typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, and some personality disorders.

Prozac

Prozac is a brand name for fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that is commonly prescribed to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and certain other psychiatric conditions by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.

Zoloft

A prescription medication primarily used to treat major depressive disorder, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder, among other conditions.

Ativan

A prescription medication used to treat anxiety disorders, known generically as lorazepam.