In late 1990s, the Wyden Amendment was stricken from the Crime Bill passed by Congress. The amendment

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In late 1990s, the “Wyden Amendment” was stricken from the Crime Bill passed by Congress. The amendment would have required reporting by auditors on internal controls. Letters sent by FEI members opposing the amendment were instrumental in its defeat. The AICPA supported the amendment. From an agency theory perspective, why do you think the AICPA supported the amendment and the FEI was against it? Explain