Miscues, Missteps and the Fall of Andersen.

Relates the missteps made by accounting firm Arthur Andersen which contributed to its fall. Comments of Paul A. Volcker, who suspended his work overhauling Andersen; View that the demise of the partnership was a consequence of decisions by Andersen and the government; Account of Andersen's difficulties, including the defection of international affiliates and the collapse of its global firm; Why prosecutors questioned the company's desire to resolve its case.