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Auditors, PCAOB Earn Attaboys From SEC Chief Accountant

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Caleb Newquist

SEC Chief Accountant James Schnurr says that, although "there's room for improvement" audit quality "is getting better" and the PCAOB has "deepened their expertise" and "their inspection process has matured." This explains why we've seen more deficiencies, he says. I'm sure KPMG appreciates the vote of confidence. [AT]

Posted in Audit, SECTagged Auditors, James Schnurr, PCAOB, SEC

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