Meri,an Accountant,includes a False Statement in a Report for Novelty

question 33

Multiple Choice

Meri,an accountant,includes a false statement in a report for Novelty Paper Products,Inc.(NPPI) that is filed with the Securities and Exchange Com?mission.When Otho buys stock in NPPI and loses money on the investment,he files a suit against Meri,alleging fraud under the 1934 Securities Exchange Act.To avoid liability,Meri can show that she

• A)intended to defraud NPPI,not Otho.
• B)intended to profit on stock trades generally,not only with Otho.
• C)is an otherwise competent accountant.
• D)was not aware her statement was false.

---

Definitions:

Vicious Circle Of Racism

A cycle in which racial stereotypes and prejudices are perpetuated, leading to discrimination and social inequalities that reinforce existing racial biases.

Behavioral Differences

Variations in actions and reactions among individuals or groups, often studied in psychology, sociology, and anthropology to understand diversity in human behavior.

Affirmative Action

Policies and practices within a business or institution to promote opportunities for historically marginalized groups.

Reverse Discrimination

The act of giving preference to members of historically disadvantaged groups to the extent that it results in unfair disadvantage to those not in such groups.