Which Act Protects Investors by Improving the Accuracy and Reliability

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which act protects investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures?

• A)Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• B)Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act
• C)CAN-Spam Act
• D)None of these

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Definitions:

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a company, with rights to vote and share in dividends.

Statement of Financial Position

Another term for the balance sheet, detailing a company's financial status including assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time.

ROA

Return on Assets; a profitability ratio that measures how efficiently a company can manage its assets to produce profits during a period.