In making this split, BP is now looking to create a new safety unit that will rule the groups operations like an inquisition as Dudley grants it powers to audit on an ongoing basis every single operation around the world.

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The U.S. auditing regulator, the PCAOB, also inspects the largest global audit firms on an annual basis.

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Burt and Mathewson served on the Audit Committee until December 2009, and Mr. Satre served on the Audit Committee on an interim basis from December 2009 until January 2010.

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