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Dean Dorton has been actively advising and auditing public companies for more than 30 years, from guiding clients through changing Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance standards to providing internal audit services. Whatever your SEC compliance service needs, Dean Dorton’s full range of assurance, tax, and consulting services will provide your public company with a comprehensive approach to successful financial management. SEC compliance regulations related to IPOs, periodic findings, and compliance requirements can be time consuming, overwhelming, and complicated. Our experienced professionals take care of all the heavy lifting so you can continue to focus on your responsibilities.

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