Deloitte names, describes two CAMs at Microsoft
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Tammy Whitehouse2019-08-05T20:38:00
Among the first to disclose critical audit matters, Microsoft’s auditor, Deloitte, identifies revenue recognition and uncertain tax positions as CAMs.
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