Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) Backdating refers to the practice of choosing the grant date of a stock option retroactively, so that the date of the grant would coincide with a date when the stock price was at its low for the quarter or for the year.
• B) Unless it is reported in a timely manner to the IRS and to shareholders, and reflected in the firm's financial statements, backdating is illegal.
• C) The use of backdating suggests that some executive stock option compensation may not truly have been earned as the result of good future performance of the firm.
• D) By backdating the option the executive receives a stock option that is already out-of-the-money, with a strike price equal to the higher price on the supposed grant date.

Appreciate the necessity for clarity and logic in report writing for clear communication.

Understand how to set the tone and increase formality in business reports.

Recognize the significance of packaging proposals attractively to enhance readability and perceived quality.

Understand the components and purposes of various types of business proposals.

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