The US Sentencing Commission Guidelines Impose Smaller Fines on Companies That_________

question 89

Multiple Choice

The U.S. Sentencing Commission Guidelines impose smaller fines on companies that_________ .

• A) have never before violated ethics principles
• B) have already established a specific type of compliance program
• C) have already established an affirmative action program
• D) were unaware of the unethical behavior of employees
• E) are not concerned with the ethical behavior of employees

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Definitions:

Accounts Receivable

Financial claims of a business against its customers for the provision of goods or services, which have not been paid for.

Partners' Equity

The ownership interest of partners in a partnership, representing their original investments plus any accumulated profits or minus any losses.

Revenue And Expenses

Refers to the income generated from normal business operations and the costs incurred to generate that income.

Sharing Profits And Losses

A method used in partnerships and some other business arrangements to distribute the financial results of the business among its owners or members.