Financial Management (Discussion 2)

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Financial Management (Discussion 2)

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Background Information

Welcome to the second discussion. In this course you will be introduced to a topic in the discussion. The first week of the module you will write about your initial thoughts after reviewing the resources. The initial post should be at least 300 words.

During the following week you will reply to at least two of your classmates. The replies should be at least 100 words. See the discussion rubric for more details on grading.

Discussions should always be completed prior to “class.” If you are in an online class or an on ground course this is prior to the lesson portion of the week. Are you ready to begin?

1. Consider the following:

By increasing corporate responsibility and financial disclosure requirements, creating stronger firewalls between investment bankers and securities analysts, and increasing the punishment for violations, Sarbanes-Oxley is designed to help restore investor confidence in the securities markets.

2. Initial Post (300 words)
  • What is the major complaint many companies have about this legislation? Present an argument both for and against Section 404(b) from the Sarbanes Oxley Act?
3. Reply Posts (2 100-word posts)
  • Do you agree or disagree with your classmates’ posts, or can you offer different insight? Reply to 2 students.