What Effect Did the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Have on Codes of Ethics

question 30

Multiple Choice

What effect did the Sarbanes-Oxley Act have on codes of ethics and conduct in publicly traded companies?

• A) It forced companies to have or refine a code of conduct.
• B) It forced companies to have or refine a code of ethics.
• C) It forced transparency about whether or not companies had a code of ethics or conduct.
• D) It forced transparency into the nature of a company's ethics training system.

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