Which of the Following Is NOT a Safeguard to Mitigate

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a safeguard to mitigate threats to compliance with the rules for CPAs in business or reduce them to an acceptable level?

• A) Independent external audit
• B) Tone at the top
• C) Independent audit committee
• D) Whistleblower hot line

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Definitions:

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a stock or bond, representing the value stated in the corporate charter or on the certificate.

Common Stock

An equity instrument indicating ownership in a company, which provides the holder with voting privileges and a share in the company's profits through dividends.

Stockholders' Equity

The portion of a company's capital that is owned by its shareholders, calculated as the company's total assets minus its total liabilities.

Cumulative

Describes something that increases or accumulates over time, often used in the context of investments or financial statements.