InterDigital Inc (IDCC)

[laranger]

I was not aware that outside auditors got involved in compliance with SEC regulations.

I always thought SEC compliance was a specialty in itself. The complexities are so great, they are often overseen by an outside lawfirm which specializes in compliance. (Especially with smaller firms, like IDCC).

Your theory is very plausible, and is now high on my list of possibilities. But can you elaborate a bit on outside auditors straying from accounting responsibilities, into the SEC arena?