Since the Implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley,the Cost of Going Public in the United

question 15

Multiple Choice

Since the implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley,the cost of going public in the United States has:

• A) increased.
• B) decreased.
• C) remained about the same.
• D) been erratic, but over time has decreased.
• E) It is impossible to tell since Sarbanes-Oxley compliance does not involve direct cost to the firm.

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