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Accounting Today
MAY 21, 2025
The latest data on new SEC audit client engagements for 2024 and the number of accounting-related securities class actions.
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Accounting Today
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The latest data on new SEC audit client engagements for 2024 and the number of accounting-related securities class actions.
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EDT 1 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board reported that deficiency rates remain high across examination, review and audit engagements for auditors of broker-dealers. Finally, audit engagement deficiencies increased across all firms.
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