Which of the Following Organizations Requires Publicly Owned Companies to Be

question 219

Multiple Choice

Which of the following organizations requires publicly owned companies to be audited by independent accountants (CPAs) ?

• A) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
• B) Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)
• C) Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
• D) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

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