Compliance into the Weeds

The WACKO Enforcement Action Involving BF Borgers


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The award-winning, Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject.

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In this episode, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly look into an absolutely wacko SEC enforcement action involving BF Borgers and its founder and principal, Benjamin Borger’s.

The auditing sector was recently rocked by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) investigation into BF Borgers CPA, an auditing firm with over 1,600 problematic disclosures. The incident, which serves as a reminder of the critical role played by audit committees in ensuring appropriate audit procedures,.

Only a fraudster can admire the audacity of Benjamin F. Borgers in fabricating audit reports for hundreds of clients, which underscores the need for enhanced governance and regulatory measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.

We discuss the impact on smaller public companies, focusing on their struggles to find competent and affordable audit firms. Matt raised the question of where the company’s audit committees were during all this fraudulent work. He also speculates on potential legal repercussions for Borgers and his firm. Both perspectives highlight the gravity of the situation, the need for improved oversight, and potential consequences of such actions.

Key Highlights:

  • Audit Quality Oversight in Regulatory Environment
  • Finding New Auditors After Losing Previous Firm
  • Limited Options for Small Company Auditors
  • Proactive Monitoring of Audit Firms by Committees

  • Resources:

    Matt on Radical Compliance

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