Arthur Andersen’s Rise and Fall
This episode traces the journey of Arthur Andersen from its establishment in 1913 to becoming a cornerstone of the accounting profession. We examine its central role in the Enron scandal and its ultimate collapse, along with the resulting Sarbanes–Oxley
An episode of the Key Talking Points podcast, hosted by Key Talking Points, titled "Arthur Andersen’s Rise and Fall" was published on March 26, 2025 and runs 9 minutes.
March 26, 2025 ·9m · Key Talking Points
Summary
This episode traces the journey of Arthur Andersen from its establishment in 1913 to becoming a cornerstone of the accounting profession. We examine its central role in the Enron scandal and its ultimate collapse, along with the resulting Sarbanes–Oxley Act that reshaped corporate governance. Finally, we reflect on the firm's enduring legacy and its influence on ethics and accountability in the industry.