What Is the Main Purpose of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

question 3

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002?

• A) to increase the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures of financial information
• B) to ensure that CEOs are adequately compensated for the risks they face in terms of corporate governance
• C) to amend NAFTA to be more favorable to U.S. interests
• D) to limit the ability of drug companies to engage in direct-to-consumer advertising
• E) to limit the ability of the media to obtain confidential corporate information

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