The Degree of Accounting Disclosure Required Tends to Be Greater

question 39

Multiple Choice

The degree of accounting disclosure required tends to be greater in countries with well-developed capital markets. Why is this?

• A) Countries with well-developed capital markets also have well developed legal systems.
• B) The disclosure requirements were designed to prevent fraud.
• C) These markets tend to have more sophisticated investors who demand more information.
• D) Companies in these countries are required to comply with GAAP.

Evaluate the economic trade-offs in financing and promotional offers.

Understand how to calculate the rate of return on various financial instruments and loans.

Interpret the difference between nominal and effective rates of interest.

Apply the concepts of time value of money to determine the value of annuities and bonds.

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