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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act achieved all of the following except Select one:
a. Limits the non-audit services an independent auditor may provide to a registrant.
b. Requires regular inspection of audit engagements.
c. Established the PCAOB.
d. Identifies the FASB as the official source of GAAP for SEC filings.
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