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Identify the processes of Microsoft organization uses to comply with Sec regulations.

Copy of Microsoft annual report and SEC filings for the past two years links below - 2008 and 2009

http://www.microsoft.com/msft/SEC/default.mspx

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Every public company in United States is required to comply with regulations of the SEC and Microsoft is no exception. Following are some of the process which Microsoft uses to comply with the regulations of the SEC:
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Every public company in United States is required to comply with regulations of the SEC and Microsoft is no exception. Following are some of the process which Microsoft uses to comply with the regulations of the SEC:

 One of the most important steps in complying with the SEC requirement is to have an independent and efficient Board of Directors. The board takes all important decisions for the company and is also accountable for publishing true and fair financial statement for the company which is one of the most ...

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