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SEC builds accounting fraud unit as crypto oversight tilts toward rulemaking

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has set up a new department dedicated to examining violations in accounting practices and financial reporting, which shows that the agency has begun ...
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Back to the Future: The SEC’s Years-Old 'New' Accounting Fraud Unit

Sidhardha Kamaraju, David Abramowicz and Daniel Pohlman explain that the SEC’s new accounting unit continues a longtime enforcement focus. SEC-headquarters. Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi/NLJ On Aug. 5, ...
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SEC's New Financial Reporting and Accounting Unit: Enforcement Priorities and Practical Implications

On August 5, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced the creation of a new Financial Reporting and Accounting Unit within the ...
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SEC Establishes Financial Reporting And Accounting Unit: Key Takeaways For Issuers, Auditors, And Audit Committees

On August 5, 2026, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the establishment of a new specialized unit within the Division of Enforcement: The Financial Reporting and ...
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SEC Accounting Fraud Unit Puts 'Back-to-Basics' Enforcement Into Action, Lawyers Say

As the SEC rebuilds its fraud-fighting capabilities under new leadership, it plans to use AI to sift through vast quantities of public company filings and identify emerging risks and trends, an ...