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Comments Sought on IFRS Use by U.S. Issuers

The SEC is seeking comments on a concept release concerning the use of International Financial Reporting Standards as published by the International Accounting Standards Board by U.S. issuers. The SEC is seeking information on the potential significance and effect of any such change to investors, issuers and market participants, as well as on the accounting profession in general. Comments should be submitted on or before November 13, 2007.

Release No. 34-56217 is reported at ¶87,944.