Auditing Woes At WorldCom Were Noted Two Years Ago.

Reports that senior finance executives at WorldCom notified auditor Arthur Andersen of improper shifts of expenses as early as 2000, according to documents released by the U.S. House Commerce Committee. Indication that improper accounting of WorldCom's expenses may extend further back than the company has acknowledged; Questions concerning Andersen; Role of chief financial officer Scott D. Sullivan; WorldCom memorandum on so-called line costs.