Which of the Following Statements Describes Laws and Regulations in Global

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes laws and regulations in global markets?

• A) No central system of law exists.
• B) The World Trade Organization reigns supreme and dictates law for all global markets.
• C) Most trading partners will default to the laws that govern the seller's home country.
• D) With the exception of labor relations, most laws are pretty standard across global markets.

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Definitions:

GAAP

GAAP stands for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, which are a collection of commonly-followed accounting rules and standards used in the United States for financial reporting.

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board that guide the preparation of financial statements globally.

Investment Classifications

The categorization of investment assets based on their characteristics, risks, and potential returns, such as stocks, bonds, and real estate.

Gain or Loss

Gain or loss refers to the financial result from the sale of a capital asset, where a gain occurs if the sale price exceeds the purchase cost, and a loss occurs if the sale price is below the purchase cost.