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Audit Fees in Family Firms: Evidence From U.S. Listed Companies

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  • Chiraz Ben Ali
  • Cédric Lesage

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  • Chiraz Ben Ali & Cédric Lesage, 2014. "Audit Fees in Family Firms: Evidence From U.S. Listed Companies," Working Papers 2014-43, Department of Research, Ipag Business School.
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