Which of the Following Is True Concerning the Impact of Securities

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true concerning the impact of securities markets on corporate reporting?

• A) Most investors and creditors know what information they want, how they can use the information, and what the costs and benefits are of that information.
• B) There is a strong correlation between well-developed capital markets and the extent of financial disclosure in corporate reports.
• C) The wave of privatization is hampering disclosure, because state-owned firms cannot disclose the same information that private firms can.
• D) There is a strong convergence of opinions on what corporate management wants to disclose and what financial providers want from management.

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Competency And Knowledge

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Healthcare Information

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Government Regulations

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HIPAA

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a U.S. law designed to protect patient health information privacy and security.