Which of the Following Has the Least Impact Upon the Integrity

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has the least impact upon the integrity of financial statements issued by publicly owned corporations?

• A)Federal securities laws.
• B)Professional judgment of the accountants who prepare the financial statements.
• C)Audits of the financial statements by the Internal Revenue Service.
• D)Competence and integrity of the CPAs who perform audits.

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