difference between SEC and AICPA independence rules SEC and AICPA's Code of Conduct are very similar in all respects, excepting a few differences. The SEC is a little restrictive than AICPA in the following areas
Provision of other professional services: The SEC prohibits auditors of public companies from providing a variety of non-audit services which are believed to impair the objectivity and independence. The SEC indicates the following categories of other professional services that impair independence -book keeping, financial information systems design and implementation, appraisal and actuarial services, internal audit and outsourcing services, management functions or hr, broker, legal, and expert services
The SEC does not include any service which the PCAOB has prohibited
SEC and AICPA's Code of Conduct are very similar in all respects, excepting a few differences. The SEC is a little restrictive than AICPA in the following areas
-book keeping, financial information systems design and implementation, appraisal and actuarial services, internal audit and outsourcing services, management functions or hr, broker, legal, and expert services