The story of Arthur Andersen
Chicago-based accounting firm, Enron’s auditor; it ended its audits of public companies on 31 August 2002.
Arthur Andersen. Chicago-based accounting firm, Enron’s auditor; it ended its audits of public companies on 31 August 2002.
2002
Mar 2002: Arthur Andersen, charged by the U.S. Department of Justice. Obstruction of justice.
15 Jun 2002: Arthur Andersen, convicted by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Obstruction of justice.
On 31 August 2002 the firm ended its role as auditor of public companies; none of its more than 1,200 public-company audit clients remained.
A charge is an accusation, not a finding of guilt.
31 May 2005
Arthur Andersen, decision overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court. Conviction reversed because the jury instructions were wrong.
Arthur Andersen, contracts from Enron.
Arthur Andersen, headquartered in Chicago.
Arthur Andersen, people who worked here: David Duncan.
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