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SEC accounting office acknowledges challenging year for auditors
By 
Maria L. Murphy2020-12-10T17:57:00
Among other things, the SEC’s chief accountant discussed activities relating to public company financial reporting, accounting and auditing policy updates, and financial reporting considerations related to COVID-19 at a conference this week.
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