Financial Accounting Concepts Establish Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

question 53

True/False

Financial Accounting Concepts establish generally accepted accounting principles.

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Definitions:

Material Fact

A material fact is a fact that, if known, would influence an individual's decision in a transaction or in a legal case, thereby having a significant impact on the outcome.

Recklessly

Acting with disregard for the safety or consequences of one's actions, often leading to potential harm or risk.

Section 12(a)(2)

A provision under the Securities Act of 1933 that provides a remedy for investors who have been sold securities by means of a prospectus or oral communication containing a material misstatement or omission.

Securities Act of 1933

A U.S. federal law enacted to require transparency in financial statements so investors can make informed decisions regarding securities investments; it also introduced regulations to prevent fraud.