The Provisions of Sections 302 and 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley

question 15

Multiple Choice

The provisions of sections 302 and 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (as originally enacted) have proved especially troublesome for:

• A) Small businesses.
• B) Private universities.
• C) Cities and municipalities.
• D) Healthcare providers.
• E) Individual taxpayers.

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Definitions:

Agency

A relationship where one party (the agent) is authorized to act on behalf of another (the principal) in legal or business matters.

Third Parties

Entities not primarily involved in a transaction or legal contract but who may be affected by it or have interests in its outcome.

Law Of Agency

A legal doctrine concerning the relationship between the agent and the principal, where the agent is authorized to act on behalf of the principal.

Quasi-Contract

A legal concept where the courts impose contractual obligations on parties not in an actual contract to prevent unjust enrichment.