The Demise of Arthur Andersen,one of the Largest Public Accounting

question 119

Multiple Choice

The demise of Arthur Andersen,one of the largest public accounting firms,can be attributed to:

• A)reversal of an indictment by the U.S.Justice Department.
• B)fines levied by the U.S.Securities and Exchange Commission.
• C)the death of Kenneth Lay.
• D)the lack of quality of audit work for several clients that include Enron,WorldCom and Waste Management.

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