Trump Administration Fudges Numbers: Accuracy & Accessibility Issues
- * SEC Reporting Frequency: Donald Trump wants to change SEC regulations so companies report financial results semi-annually instead of quarterly.
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* SEC Reporting Frequency: Donald Trump wants to change SEC regulations so companies report financial results semi-annually instead of quarterly. He believes this will save money and allow managers to focus on running their companies. The SEC is currently looking into this, which would align the US with practices in the UK and EU. However, some argue that faster-growing US companies and investors benefit from more frequent (quarterly) information.
* Census Changes & Potential Reversal: The Biden administration added checkboxes for “Middle Eastern or North African” and “Hispanic or Latino” to the 2030 Census to improve data accuracy for previously undercounted populations. The Trump administration is now considering revoking these changes as part of a broader effort against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The census is notable because its results impact voting districts and the allocation of federal funds.