12 CFR § 308.601 - Definitions.

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title: "12 CFR § 308.601 - Definitions."
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title_name: "Banks and Banking"
section_number: "308.601"
section_name: "Definitions."
chapter_name: "FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION"
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# 308.601 Definitions.

As used in this subpart, the following terms shall have the meaning given below unless the context requires otherwise:

(a) *Accounting firm* means a corporation, proprietorship, partnership, or other business firm providing audit services.

(b) *Audit services* means any service required to be performed by an independent public accountant by section 36 of the FDIA and 12 CFR part 363, including attestation services.

(c) *Independent public accountant* (accountant) means any individual who performs or participates in providing audit services.