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How long should financial audit trail logs be retained?
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Retention periods depend on local statutory laws, tax regulations, and accounting standards. In many jurisdictions, financial audit trails and supporting records must be retained for at least 5 to 7 years (and in some cases up to 10 years for corporate tax and statutory filings).
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