1.   It also said it hired a law firm to conduct an inquiry into accounting and financial reporting practices.

2.   It said it hired a law firm to conduct an inquiry into its accounting and financial reporting practices.

3.   Specifically, the two regulatory groups have agreed to a number of changes in existing reporting practices.

4.   Standardized definitions, accounting, statistics, and reporting practices that are widely accepted in the hospital and related fields are followed.

5.   The Florida grand jury is one of several investigating the cost reporting practices at Columbia hospitals.

6.   Al-Quds, a pro-PLO daily, also criticized the restrictions and defended its reporting practices.

7.   Citations were given for improper reporting practices, unsuitable fishing gear, catching young fish and going after species banned to fishermen because of their limited numbers.

8.   Martin Schwartz, Dorel president and chief executive, said the company will improve its reporting practices.

9.   She said the Securities Commission would also be promoting good accounting and reporting practices among management companies, especially in the areas of improving interim and annual reports.

10.   The company, which is still adjusting its reporting practices from French to American standards, did not provide bottom-line, or net, earnings, for the period.