Sageworks, a financial information company, collects and analyzes data on the performance of privately-held companies and provides financial report analysis.

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While there is still a long way to go, the report points out that the companies are also showing positive signs of financial performance.

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When assessing the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting and compliance with financial-related laws and regulations, management must follow the assessment process contained in Appendix A. Annually, management must provide assurances on internal control in its Performance and Accountability Report, including a separate assurance on internal control over financial reporting, along with a report on identified material weaknesses and corrective actions.

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Sageworks, a financial information company, collects and analyzes data on the performance of privately held companies and provides the Business Credit Report by Sageworks.

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