Which Statement Best Explains the Relationship Between the Efficient Securities

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains the relationship between the efficient securities market hypothesis and accounting?

• A)Security prices adjust slowly when accounting reports are publicly released.
• B)The timeliness of accounting information is irrelevant to securities markets.
• C)Accounting information competes with other sources of information.
• D)Security prices are unaffected when accounting reports are publicly released.

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