Day: September 19, 2023

SEC Whistleblower program

SEC Charges CBRE Unit with Wistleblower Protection Violation

On By CC360 Staff

The Securities and Exchange Commission has settled charges against CBRE Inc., a Dallas-based commercial real estate firm, for using an employee release that violated the SEC’s whistleblower protection rule. CBRE agreed to pay a civil penalty of $375,000 as part of the settlement. According to the SEC’s order, between 2011 Read More

PCAOB

PCAOB Proposal Seeks Crackdown on Auditor Negligence

On By CC360 Staff

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has proposed rule changes that would make it easier for the Board to hold individual auditors accountable for negligent behavior that contributes to violations at audit firms and that put investors at risk. The PCAOB proposal would amend Rule 3502, Responsibility Not to Knowingly Read More