A bill to ensure the independence of accounting firms that provide auditing services to publicly traded companies and of executives, audit committees, and financial compensation committees of such companies, and for other purposes.
Bars an independent public accountant from employment in a management or other policymaking position for an issuer for whom that accountant (or affiliated person) has provided auditing services during the one-year period preceding the date of employment. Permits the performance, however, of tax consulting services contemporaneously with any auditing or related service.
Directs the Securities and Exchange Commission to require: (1) issuer disclosure of the nature, extent, and duration of interrelationships between the issuer and the board of directors, senior officers of the corporation, and immediate family members; and (2) the audit committee and compensation committee of an issuer to consist solely of independent directors.
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) tough enforcement, including criminal prosecution whenever possible, is the most effective deterrent to fraudulent activity; and (2) the Commission should take a firm, swift approach to wrongdoers.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2281-2282)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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