What are some potential issues with PE buying public accounting firms? Should it be stopped? Why or why not?
The head of the AICPA is stepping down after a long tenure. Do you agree with his assessment of the state of the accounting profession? What changes would you recommend, if any? In your opinion, does the 150 v. 120 requirement affect quality?
VW “is like a state-owned company.” Surprising? How do you assess the level of governmental control over the private sector?
Do you agree with the Chair of the SEC that crypto is a security and “investors” need to be protected through regulation? What are some of the consequences of regulating crypto?
What is your opinion? Should private companies be forced by the SEC to disclose financial information?
Will you consider the new human capital disclosures in your investment decisions? If so, how? If not, why not?
There is a job opening at the SEC. Who do you think would make an ideal candidate? Why? What attributes would be ideal?
If you were a research analyst, would you challenge a CFO on its EBITDAC (C=”Covid”) and other such non-GAAP measures? If so, why?
What is your opinion about Chinese companies being taken off of NYSE for not allowing audit inspections?
Are you interested in this job (Chair of the UK’s Financial Reporting Council)? What would make an ideal candidate?
Online is the new reality, at least for now, replacing onsite. Re: the annual shareholder meeting for public companies, what are some of the pro/cons for shareholders? For management?
Is it improper to lean on customers to take delivery of inventory early, so the firm (the seller) can book revenues to “hit the number”?
How can you reconcile concern for shareholders with concern for stakeholders? If you were CEO, what would be your chief focus?
