The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on August 5, 2026, said it has established a new specialized unit within its Division of Enforcement focused on accounting, auditing, and financial reporting matters.
The Financial Reporting and Accounting Unit will “provide the dedicated expertise, focus, and capacity to pursue accounting and financial reporting fraud cases as well as general misconduct in the accounting and auditing areas,” the SEC said.
The unit will work with staff across relevant SEC divisions and offices as the agency enforces federal securities laws.
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