The ________ Determines Accounting Policy for U.S. Firms

question 31

Multiple Choice

The ________ determines accounting policy for U.S. firms.

• A) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
• B) Federal Reserve System (Fed)
• C) Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
• D) General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)

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Definitions:

Opportunity Costs

Opportunity costs represent the potential benefits an individual, investor, or business misses out on when choosing one alternative over another.

Gain From Trade

The benefit or advantage resulting from the exchange of goods or services between parties.

International Trade

The movement of goods and services across the demarcations of international borders or territories.

Benefit All

A principle or approach aimed at ensuring policies or actions lead to positive outcomes for the entire population or group involved, not just a select few.