Using Information Not Available to the Public to Unfairly Benefit

question 330

Multiple Choice

Using information not available to the public to unfairly benefit in the stock market represents

• A) security fraud.
• B) an unethical, but a legal activity.
• C) blue-sky violations.
• D) insider trading.

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Definitions:

Objectives And Goals

Refers to the specific outcomes or achievements that an organization or an individual aims to accomplish within a set timeframe.

Ethical Standards

Principles that govern the behavior of individuals and organizations, guiding conduct in a manner considered acceptable and right by societal or professional norms.

Competence

The ability to do something successfully or efficiently, often requiring specific knowledge, skills, or qualifications.

Objectivity

The principle of evaluating and presenting information in an unbiased manner, based on observable phenomena and facts, especially important in financial reporting and analysis.