Speeches and Statements Archive

Speeches and statements (including testimony and video transcripts) given by the Chair, Commissioners, and SEC staff prior to 2012.

Date Title Speaker Type
Dec. 11, 1996 “International Reporting Issues in the Division of Corporation Finance” Wayne E. Carnall Speech
Dec. 11, 1996 Remarks of Stephen M. Swad, Deputy Chief Accountant, Office of the Chief Accountant Stephen M. Swad Speech
Dec. 10, 1996 “The Accountant’s Critical Eye” Arthur Levitt Speech
Dec. 10, 1996 “Developments in the Division of Corporation Finance” Douglas Tanner Speech
Dec. 10, 1996 “Developments in the Division of Corporation Finance” Leslie A. Overton Speech
Dec. 10, 1996 “Developments in the Division of Corporation Finance” Wayne E. Carnall Speech
Dec. 10, 1996 “Developments in the Division of Corporation Finance” Kurt Hohl Speech
Dec. 10, 1996 “Self Regulation, Consulting Services and Auditor Independence” William R. McLucas Speech
Dec. 10, 1996 “Dangerous Ideas” Michael H. Sutton Speech
Dec. 10, 1996 Remarks of Robert C. Lipe, Academic Fellow, Office of the Chief Accountant Robert C. Lipe Speech
Dec. 3, 1996 “This Year in Funds: The Responsibilities of Prosperity” Barry P. Barbash Speech
Dec. 3, 1996 Remarks of Commissioner Norman Johnson Norman S. Johnson Speech
Nov. 25, 1996 “The Role of Financial Reporting in US Capital Markets” Michael H. Sutton Speech
Nov. 10, 1996 “Cultural Change on Wall Street: The Race to the Top” Arthur Levitt Speech
Nov. 8, 1996 “Suits Against Lawyers” Norman S. Johnson Speech
Nov. 8, 1996 “Current Financial Reporting Issues” Michael H. Sutton Speech
Nov. 7, 1996 “Insurance Products: Challenges for the Future” Barry P. Barbash Speech
Sep. 18, 1996 “Regulatory Response to Change” Arthur Levitt Speech
Sep. 13, 1996 “Small Business Makes a Large Contribution” Arthur Levitt Speech
Sep. 9, 1996 “The SEC and NASAA: Working Together to Protect Investors” Arthur Levitt Speech
Aug. 28, 1996 Opening Statement of Chairman Arthur Levitt, Regarding Adoption of Order Execution Rules Arthur Levitt Speech
Aug. 16, 1996 “Current Financial Reporting Issues: Challenges and Opportunities” Michael H. Sutton Speech
Aug. 14, 1996 “Auditor Independence: The Challenge of Fact and Appearance” Michael H. Sutton Speech
Aug. 8, 1996 Statement by Chairman Arthur Levitt Regarding the NASD Arthur Levitt Speech
Jul. 17, 1996 Testimony Regarding Frauds Involving Fictitious Financial Instruments William R. McLucas Testimony