The 2010 Dodd-Frank Act Includes Additional Incentives for Whistleblowers

question 75

Multiple Choice

The 2010 Dodd-Frank Act includes additional incentives for whistleblowers. What is the act's effect on whistleblowing by accountants?

• A) No accountant, internal or external, whether by job title or certification may receive a reward.
• B) All accountants who whistle-blow are protected against retaliation, but may not receive a reward.
• C) Internal auditors who whistle-blow may not receive a reward.
• D) A CPA may report a violation of a public accounting firm's performance in an audit.

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