The HIH collapse: a catalyst for costly reform

Authors

Gregor H. Allan, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

17558

Publication Details

G. H. Allan, ''The HIH collapse: a catalyst for costly reform'' (2006) 11 (2) Deakin Law Review 137-159.

Abstract

This paper examines the corporate governance and audit law reforms wrought in the wake of recent corporate scandals such as the HIH collapse. It considers the cost of these reforms and, using HIH as a principle reference point, the likely benefits. In particular, it questions reforms in the areas of auditor independence and audit standards. Do the new independence requirements go far enough? Does audit practice regulation now go too far? Indeed, is the audit function inherently susceptible to legislated sanction – or does this denigrate the very essence of auditing as a profession?

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Deakin Law Review