RUNNINGHEAD: Corporate Compliance
University of Phoenix
July 2, 2008
MBA 560
Introduction
When companies are facing issues dealing with corporate compliance, implementing a system to deal with the compliance and corporate governance issues is the best opportunity for the companies. The companies should develop a process to analyze alternatives and integrate the appropriate opportunity into the companies system. The process includes defining and implementing compliance steps and process. Next, the companies will recommend a preventative solution that incorporates risk mitigation. This part of the process includes using systems and organizations for compliance techniques. Finally, the companies will use a problem solving approach to determine which solutions to implement into the compliance effort.
The companies will begin to implement its enterprise risk management system by developing an appropriate internal control and corporate governance system. In the wake of high-profile corporate scandals and subsequent regulatory legislation, reporting internal controls has become a requirement. These requirements have led to organizations viewing risk management as an area of vital importance.
Rent Way
Situation
Rent Way is the 3rd largest player in the Rent-to-Own industry with 2005 revenue of $516M. The company founded in 1981, currently operates 784 stores across 34 states. A few years ago, Rent Way was investigated for fabricating entries in its financial statements that increased the company's earnings for its 2000 fiscal year by about $30 million. This financial reporting fraud was a misrepresentation of the company’s financial condition and led to lawsuit filings from shareholders.
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