Which of the following agencies issues independence rules for the auditors of public companies?a. Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).b. Government Accountability Office (GAO).c. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)d. AICPA Accounting and Review Services Committee (ARSC)

Which of the following agencies issues independence rules for the auditors of public companies?a. Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).b. Government Accountability Office (GAO).c. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)d. AICPA Accounting and Review Services Committee (ARSC)

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a. Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).
b. Government Accountability Office (GAO).
c. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)
d. AICPA Accounting and Review Services Committee (ARSC)

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