Sidney Is a Member of the Financial Accounting Standards Board

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Multiple Choice

Sidney is a member of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and is entrusted with the responsibility of establishing accounting principles in the United States. As a member of the board, Sidney:

• A) is to serve a seven-year term and cannot be reappointed to serve another term.
• B) must sever all ties with any firms or institutions that she served prior to joining the board.
• C) is responsible for directing the Securities and Exchange Commission to enforce the accounting standards.
• D) must pass a rigorous two-day, four-part examination to be promoted as a certified fraud examiner.

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