Split SEC loosens conflict-of-interest rules for independent auditors
By 
Aaron Nicodemus2020-10-19T16:54:00
The Securities and Exchange Commission has moved forward with relaxing its conflict-of-interest rules for independent auditors by a 3-2 vote.
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