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09/02/06 5:29 PM

#62441 RE: waltczyk #62404

Walt - easy there, big boy !!

Most large Audit firms have a consulting arm. It's up to the company they are auditing to request this assistance.

If, lets just say, that the acquisition of the Lumber Mill(s) was not finalized, but in process, I suggest that Sulja's Auditors would indeed request that Sulja Mgt. be cautious in giving details about the acquition, other than to say it's happening.....which they did. If the acquisition IS finalized, the Auditors could request management to withhold information until the final audit opinion (hopefully unqualified) is rendered, otherwise, as PART of the total audit, the acquisition could be construed by investors as approved by the Auditors under GAAP.......these situations CAN get sticky, although I agree usually they do not.

Like most here, I was throwing out possibilities for what has transpired to date, based on my actual experience, and all imho.

Everything I said was a positive for the company, imho, and for us longs........

Are you one of us longs ?? Maybe I hit a "shorty nerve" ??

By the way, I have worked for both public and private companies, for 30+ years, and believe me, I've "seen it all".

Good trading to us all.........go SLJB !!

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oreodiamonds

09/02/06 6:06 PM

#62459 RE: waltczyk #62404

What is being confused here is the role of the auditor vs the role of the SEC reporting/consulting function.

Assume PwC is the auditor, they would not be engaged in advising prospective transactions. Thats were you get into the SOX issues.

Assume KPMG is the SEC reporting auditor. They would inturn advise the company about SEC reporting. They could also be providing advice regarding acquitions and mergers. The company would also you other legal & tax firms to provide advice too.