The Sarbanes-Oxley Act Requires Management to Certify That It Has

question 31

Multiple Choice

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires management to certify that it has informed the auditor and audit committee of any

• A)related party transactions.
• B)significant deficiencies in business practices.
• C)significant deficiencies in internal controls.
• D)specific business or industry risk.

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Definitions:

Preferred Stockholders

Investors who own preferred shares in a company, having priority over common stockholders in receiving dividends and assets upon liquidation.

Dividend

A portion of a company's earnings distributed to its shareholders, typically in cash or additional stock.

Drawing Account

A separate account used to track the amount of money or assets taken out of a business by its owners for personal use.

Separate Capital Account

An account used in partnerships and sole proprietorships that shows the owner's original investment plus any retained earnings or minus any losses and withdrawals.