Pat,an Accountant,includes a False Statement in a Report for Quantity,Inc

question 38

Multiple Choice

Pat,an accountant,includes a false statement in a report for Quantity,Inc.,that is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commis?sion.Quantity publishes a misleading ad about its future prospects.Rita sees the ad and calls Stan,who buys stock in Quantity.Under Section 18 of the Securities Ex?change Act of 1934,liability may attach to

• A)Pat's report.
• B)Quantity's ad.
• C)Rita's call.
• D)Stan's purchase.

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Definitions:

Normative Economics

A branch of economics that expresses value judgments about economic fairness or what the economy ought to be like.

Positive Economics

An approach to economics that seeks to understand and explain the economy as it is, based on factual observations without making normative judgments.

Normative Statements

Opinions or judgments that reflect beliefs about what ought to be rather than statements that can be tested or verified.

Value Judgments

Assessments based on personal views, ethics, or standards rather than objective measures, often influencing decision-making processes.