Due to Various Fraudulent Business Practices and Accounting Coverups in the Early

question 53

Multiple Choice

Due to various fraudulent business practices and accounting coverups in the early 2000's, Congress enacted the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The Act was responsible for establishing a new oversight board for public accountants called the

• A) Generally Accepted Accounting Practices for Public Accountants Board.
• B) Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
• C) Congressional Accounting Oversight Board.
• D) None are correct.

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Glorious Revolution

The peaceful overthrow of King James II of England in 1688, leading to the reign of William and Mary, and the establishment of constitutional monarchy.

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A right or privilege that one is entitled to at birth, often pertaining to citizenship or familial inheritance.

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Living without the influence of restricting authority over one’s personal life choices, behaviors, or political ideologies within the social order.