CUSIP NUMBER Definition

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CUSIP NUMBER is a unique nine-character alpha/numeric code assigned to a security by Standard & Poor's Corporation, which appears on the face of each certificate. The primary use of the number is to expedite the clearance and settlement process.

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PAS could mean: Personal Accounting System, Personnel Accounting System, or Personnel Accounting Symbol.

CONTINUING AUDITOR is the auditor of the current year who also audited the financial statements of the client for the previous year.

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