Compare and Contrast the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act

question 10

Essay

Compare and contrast the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act and the Fair Credit and Charge Card Disclosure Act.

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Definitions:

Independent Agency

An agency that is typically not located within a government department. It is governed by a board of commissioners appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate.

Accounting Commission

An accounting commission refers to a governing body or group of experts that oversees accounting standards and practices, ensuring integrity and compliance within the profession.

Informal Rule Making

A process by which regulatory agencies create and issue rules through a less formal process than formal rulemaking, often involving public notice and comment.

Formal Rule Making

A process by which federal agencies create new regulations, involving publication of a proposed rule, a period for public comment, and the issuance of a final rule.