The Accounting Scandals of the Early 2000s Led Many People

question 6

Multiple Choice

The accounting scandals of the early 2000s led many people to question the legitimacy of:

• A) ratio analysis as a means of evaluating the performance of a firm.
• B) relying on the recommendations of tax accountants to find ways of reducing the taxes owed by a business organization.
• C) publishing financial information about a firm on the Internet.
• D) allowing an accounting firm to do both consulting and auditing work for the same company.

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