Which of the Following Statements Is Not True Regarding the Sarbanes-Oxley

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true regarding the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) ?

• A) The Act calls for increased oversight responsibilities for boards of directors.
• B) The Act has resulted in increased penalties for financial fraud by top management.
• C) The Act calls for decreased independence of outside auditors reviewing corporate financial statements.
• D) The Act is meant to decrease the likelihood of unethical corporate behavior.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

Profits that a company has earned to date, less any dividends or other distributions paid to shareholders.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members. It is the portion of corporate profits paid out to stockholders.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from revenue, indicating the company's bottom line.

Financial Statements

Formal records of the financial activities and position of a business, person, or other entity, typically including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.