SEC Enforcement Chief Grewal speaks about the need for ‘robust compliance’

"Gatekeepers, such as accountants and attorneys, are often the first lines of defense against misconduct. When they fail to live up to their obligations, investors and the integrity of our markets suffer. The SEC has brought enforcement actions against gatekeepers who engaged in wrongdoing themselves or attempted to cover up wrongdoing, engaged in conduct that crossed a clear line, or failed meaningfully to implement compliance programs, policies and procedures for which the gatekeeper had direct responsibility"