In the United States, What Entities Are Required by the Federal

question 20

Multiple Choice

In the United States, what entities are required by the federal government to have an annual financial statement audit?

• A)public companies or issuers
• B)private companies or issuers
• C)public companies or non-issuers
• D)private companies or non-issuers

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