When accounting goes unaccounted for
“Accounting is the CEO’s “weapon of choice” that transforms the perverse incentive into what economists, regulators, and criminologists agree is a “sure thing” in crises (means).”
~ William K. Black, Associate Professor of Economics and Law at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
“You give lame excuses then, and you’re giving lame excuses now.”
~ Representative John L. Mica, Republican of Florida to Tim Geithner on his role in the bailout of AIG.
“I counsel people all the time — never believe anyone who says they’re awesome, believe […]
“This administration will side with those who want fundamental change. It is not tenable to leave in place the system we have today. We will not support returning Fannie and Freddie to the role they played before conservatorship, where they fought to take market share from private competitors while enjoying the privilege of government support.”
~ The Treasury Secretary has had it up to his coif.