Entities Such as Manufacturers, Retailers, and Government Agencies That Buy

question 1

Multiple Choice

Entities such as manufacturers, retailers, and government agencies that buy goods and services for their own use or for resale are referred to as

• A) intermediate buyers.
• B) selling agents.
• C) organizational buyers.
• D) manufacturing agents.
• E) brokers.

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Definitions:

Proxy Statements

Documents containing the information that companies are required to provide to shareholders to solicit proxy votes, including details on matters to be voted on at shareholder meetings.

SEC Registration Statement

A document filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission by companies intending to issue new securities to the public, providing essential financial information.

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board

A nonprofit corporation established by Congress to oversee the audits of public companies in order to protect the interests of investors and further the public interest in the preparation of informative, accurate, and independent audit reports.

Auditing Standards Board

The body responsible for issuing auditing, attestation, and quality control standards for audits of non-public entities in the United States.