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The first factor behind the Enron and MCI WorldCom debacles were criminal behaviors that included the deliberate falsification of accounting. The secondary factors came from a corporate culture lacking ethics. A combination of unethical business practices coupled with criminal behavior and intent created for the downfall of Enron and WorldCom.
Often called SOX, the Sarbanes Oxley Act was introduced in 2002 to oversee the regulations of finances at companies. It was enacted because of the problems and scandals uncovered and encountered at Enron and Worldcom.
The Sarbanes Oxley Act is a United States federal law enacted on July 30, 2002 in response to a number of scandals that include Enron and WorldCom. It was named after Senator Paul Sarbanes (D-MD) and Representative Michael G. Oxley (R-OH).The Act was approved by the House by a vote of 423-3 and by the Senate 99-0.George Bush called Sarbanes Oxley Act rules the "most far-reaching reforms of American business practices since Franklin Roosevelt was president".Objective of the Sarbanes Oxley Act: To restore public confidence in American business, which had been badly shaken by huge corporate scandals, such as those which led to the bankruptcies of Enron and WorldCom.The Sarbanes Oxley Act created a new regulator: the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
"Our objective is to be the most profitable, single-source provider of communications services to customers around the world."
Enron's motto was "Respect, Integrity, Communication and Excellence." Edit: WorldCom's mission statement as of 1998: "Our objective is to be the most profitable, single-source provider of communications services to customers around the world."
As of 1998: "Our objective is to be the most profitable, single-source provider of communications services to customers around the world."
The first factor behind the Enron and MCI WorldCom debacles were criminal behaviors that included the deliberate falsification of accounting. The secondary factors came from a corporate culture lacking ethics. A combination of unethical business practices coupled with criminal behavior and intent created for the downfall of Enron and WorldCom.
what is Worldcom incorporated ethical issue all about ? what is Worldcom incorporated ethical issue all about ?
Walter Pavlo has written: 'Stolen without a gun' -- subject(s): Accounting, Corporations, Corrupt practices, Fraud, MCI WorldCom
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I need a historical price list of WorldCom in the years of 1998 till 2001? Can you help. Anything would help.
Robert J. Babbitz has written: 'Inside WorldCom' -- subject(s): MCI WorldCom, Telecommunication
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MCI is now MCI WorldCom