OPERATION BROKEN GATE THE SEC IS HOLDING GATEKEEPERS ACCOUNTABLE

摘要

In September 2013, the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) announced charges against three auditors for "violating federal securities laws or failing to comply with U.S. auditing standards during their audits and reviews of financial statements for publicly traded companies." The charges came about as part of Operation Broken Gate, an initiative by the SEC to provide tighter oversight of individuals it considers to be the "gatekeepers" for protecting investors by helping ensure fair financial presentation and disclosure by public companies.