How Did the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Give Impetus to "Internal Housecleaning

question 57

Essay

How did the Sarbanes-Oxley Act give impetus to "internal housecleaning" in firms?

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Fixed Asset

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Market Value

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Prepaid Expense

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