I would add that if the proposal is implemented, CFOs or CEOs will be wrestling with what this actually means. Shareholders and analysts need to know these things. In today's environment companies want to come clean about the impact of major developments, and this would be a major development. They are wrestling with exactly what the final consequences of such a measure will be on their companies. This is a concern for them, I know.
On May 10th, 2007. See this statement in context.