Which of the Following Statements About Special Purpose Entities (SPEs)

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Special Purpose Entities (SPEs) is not true?

• A) SPEs can take on various legal forms, like corporations or partnerships.
• B) It can be difficult to determine who actually controls an SPE.
• C) Management can structure a transaction using an SPE in such a manner that the accounting treatment fails to reflect the economic substance of the transaction.
• D) SPEs have been used to mislead investors.

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