[VRWC_minion]

THe irony is that many businesses will flock to AA, thinking they too can get a better financical report.

[KarlInOhio]

THe irony is that many businesses will flock to AA, thinking they too can get a better financical report.

The problem is that even with glowing financials, seeing that AA did the audit give the implication that any annual report isn't worth the paper it is printed on. It will be only one (very small) step above seeing a quote by Clinton saying "I heartily endorse this company" on the annual report.

If you want to cook the books, you better not show everyone the pots and pans you did it with.