Accountants Can Be Found Liable for Violating Section 18(a)of the Securities

question 69

Multiple Choice

Accountants can be found liable for violating Section 18(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 since ________.

• A)they often file reports and other documents with the SEC on behalf of clients
• B)CPAs are directly employed by the SEC
• C)all companies require an accountant's approval before buying securities from the SEC
• D)securities can only be bought through a CPA

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