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RAIN 03/18: Andersen update



Many times folks in records management seek horror stories to punctuate what may happen when RM principles are not followed/implemented/enforced, shoot even started. The current Andersen/Enron saga is a classic example.

Today's NYTimes has an excellent story that points out what can happen when you lack a valid RM program. I strongly suggest to all that you obtain a copy of the article for your files. Registration is required, but it is free.

New York Times 3/18/02
Andersen Misread Depths of the Government's Anger       By KURT EICHENWALD

Arthur Andersen's pleading phone calls to federal prosecutors started almost immediately.

The accounting firm had just discovered that its Houston office had shredded thousands of documents related to its audits of the Enron Corporation, and its lawyers wanted the government to resolve the case quickly

http://www.nytimes.com/2002/03/18/business/18AUDI.html


Peter Kurilecz CRM, CA
pakurilecz@aol.com

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