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September 21, 2023

There’s a Good Reason Why Andersen Global Firms Don’t Do Audit Work, Chairman Says

Arthur Andersen & Co.

“[T]he Andersen name may have some negative connotations in audit.”

Mark Vorsatz, Andersen Global chairman and Andersen Tax CEO, who is a former Arthur Andersen partner, on why Andersen Global firms only provide legal and tax services.

[Bloomberg Tax]

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