Require(s) Every Public Company to Have a Code of Ethics

question 40

Multiple Choice

require(s) every public company to have a code of ethics to help deter wrongdoing.

• A) The Glass Steagall legislation
• B) The Sarbanes-Oxley legislation
• C) The Securities Act
• D) Generally Accepted Auditing Standards

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Definitions:

Federal Law

Legislation enacted by the national government that applies throughout the country.

Discrimination

Unfair or prejudicial treatment of individuals based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation.

Workplace

A location or environment where people are employed and perform their jobs.

Patent Application

A formal request submitted to a patent office for the issuance of a patent for the new invention described in the application, protecting its intellectual property rights.