Which of the Following Has Contributed Most to Governments' Increased

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has contributed most to governments' increased interest in activity-based accounting?

• A) GASB standards.
• B) Implementation of innovative management approaches (such as TQM and SEA measures) in response to public demand for greater accountability and productivity.
• C) Increased demand for high profile management tools to bolster the image of government.
• D) The enactment of Sarbanes-Oxley legislation.

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