In the United States, the Primary Setter of Accounting Standards

question 48

Multiple Choice

In the United States, the primary setter of accounting standards for non-public companies is the

• A) International Accounting Standards Board
• B) Financial Accounting Standards Board
• C) Securities and Exchange Commission
• D) U.S. Department of Commerce
• E) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

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