This paper investigates whether firm ownership structure alters the likelihood of auditor resignations and the associated stock market reaction in the U.S. over the period 2004-2008. Relying on prior research, we posit that family ownership aligns family members’ interests with those of...

This study provides insights on the effectiveness of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (2002) in promoting high quality financial reporting and good corporate governance. We report the results of interviews conducted with 22 experienced directors from US firms. Our results indicate that SOX has had a...

The Roman Holiday Pizza Paradise case provides an audit setting that requires students to understand and perform procedures related to the audit of a fair value estimate in connection with the impairment of an unusual intangible asset, reacquired franchise rights, in the pizza restaurant...