This is the first how-to book on dealing with and preventing a professional disaster. You'll learn the origins of accounting irregularities, how fraud goes undetected, what to do when problems surface, and how to prevent inconsistencies. All relevant material is covered, including the recent initiatives by the SEC, recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Committee on corporate audit committees, and real-world instances of financial fraud. We'll even provide a convenient CD-ROM containing all relevant AICPA professional standards, the NYSE corporate governance rules, and much more.