Christopher Cox, SEC Chairman's Speech
Good morning, and welcome to the AICPA’s 33rd National Conference. I want to begin by thanking each of you for taking the time to be here, in order to carry forward the important work of this organization. The Securities and Exchange Commission is a strong supporter of your efforts, and that’s why, not only I, but also Commissioner Paul Atkins; our acting chief accountant, Scott Taub; and several SEC staff members will be participating with you in this event.
The AICPA has a proud history, dating back to 1887 — making this one of the oldest professional organizations in the country. It’s no coincidence that the American Association of Public Accountants, as it was then called, was born in the midst of rapid economic growth, just as America was becoming a global economic power. A growing economy needs the accounting profession.
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