by admin | Jul 18, 2011 | examinations, GIPS, Global Investment Performance Standards, verification
This past week saw a few articles appear dealing with test taking. The WSJ reported on teachers who cheat for their students, so that the students’ scores on standardized tests are higher, presumably so that the teachers can qualify for monetary benefits (or...
by admin | Jul 7, 2011 | examinations, GIPS, Global Investment Performance Standards, verification
There is little doubt in my mind that if Bernie Madoff were to be given a copy of the proposed changes to the Guidance Statement on Performance Examinations he would pat himself on the back, and be quite proud that his nefarious actions have extended so far.At the...
by admin | Jan 28, 2010 | examinations, GIPS, Global Investment Performance Standards, verification
No doubt you recall a time when we wouldn’t tear off those tags on our mattresses, because to do so would violate the law! We were convinced that there was a special agency (the Mattress Police) who, unannounced, would appear at your bedroom door to inspect your...
