The Sarbanes-Oxley Act provides the basis for the requirements and timetables for the record retention rules. The rule is designed to require the retention of those records necessary for oversight of the audit process, to enhance the reliability and credibility of financial statements for all public companies, and to facilitate enforcement of ... More @Wikipedia
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