The Regulatory Mechanisms Addressing Corporate Governance in Australia Emphasise

question 42

Multiple Choice

The regulatory mechanisms addressing corporate governance in Australia emphasise:

• A) accountability and transparency through required disclosures.
• B) the Australian Securities Exchange's Corporate Governance Council Principles of Good Governance and Best Practice Recommendations.
• C) accountability and transparency through the auditor.
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Planning and Control Tool

Instruments or techniques used in the management process to set objectives, assess future trends, and oversee progression towards desired outcomes.

Acid-Test Ratio

A financial metric used to determine a company's short-term liquidity situation by comparing its most liquid assets, excluding inventory, to its current liabilities.

Current Assets

Short-term assets that are expected to be converted into cash, sold, or consumed within one year or within the business's operating cycle, including cash, inventory, and receivables.

Inventory

The total amount of goods and materials held in stock by a business or organization.