October 23, 2002
The SEC has posted its two proposal releases relating to last week’s open Commission meeting regarding internal control reports, definintion of “financial experts” and improper influence on auditors – the are at http://www.sec.gov/rules/proposed/33-8138.htm and http://www.sec.gov/rules/proposed/34-46685.htm.
In addition, the Department of Labor has issued proposed rules on pension blackout periods at http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/pwba/PWBA2002605.htm.