When the Sarbanes-Oxley Act That Established New Accounting Rules Was

question 97

Multiple Choice

When the Sarbanes-Oxley Act that established new accounting rules was passed, analysts suggested that the new rules would not improve protections for the investing public, but it would result in more work for accountants. If the professors are right, these regulations are an example of:

• A) laissez faire.
• B) demerit goods.
• C) government failure.
• D) comparative advantage.

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Definitions:

Margin of Safety

The difference between actual sales and the break-even point, indicating how much sales can fall before a business incurs a loss.

Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, remaining constant over a period of time.

Variable Expenses

Charges that adjust directly with the volume of production or sales, encompassing costs related to raw materials and direct labor.

Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not change with the level of production or sales within a certain range and for a specific period.