Accounting Quiz7

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    Which one of the following is not a prescribed event for the filing of Form 8-K?

    • Changes in control of the registrant.
    • Changes in the registrant's independent auditor.
    • Acquisitions or dispositions of assets.
    • Resignation of a middle manager.
    • Bankruptcy or receivership.
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  • 2. 

    Which one of the following requires the audit committee to be responsible for the appointment and compensation of the external auditor?

    • The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977.

    • The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

    • The Securities Act of 1933.

    • The Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

    • The Investment Company Act of 1940.

    Correct Answer
    A. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  • 3. 

    Which one of the following regulates the subsequent trading of securities through brokers and exchanges?

    • The Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

    • The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

    • The Securities Act of 1933.

    • The Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

    • The Investment Company Act of 1940.

    Correct Answer
    A. The Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 4. 

    Which one of the following regulates the initial offering of securities by a company or underwriter?

    • The Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

    • The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

    • The Securities Act of 1933.

    • The Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

    • The Investment Company Act of 1940.

    Correct Answer
    A. The Securities Act of 1933.
  • 5. 

    Which one of the following requires the maintenance of accounting records and adequate internal accounting controls?

    • The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977.

    • The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

    • The Securities Act of 1933.

    • The Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

    • The Investment Company Act of 1940.

    Correct Answer
    A. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977.
  • 6. 

    Which one of the following is not a characteristic of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board?

    • SEC has oversight and enforcement authority over the Board.

    • Enforces auditing, quality control, and independence standards and rules.

    • C. Has the authority to amend, modify, repeal, or reject any audit standard of the ASB.

    • Only one member can be an accountant, past or present.

    • Minimizes self-regulation in the accounting profession.

    Correct Answer
    A. Only one member can be an accountant, past or present.
  • 7. 

    Which one of the following requires the registration of mutual funds that engage in investing and trading in securities?

    • The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977.

    • The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

    • The Securities Act of 1933.

    • The Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

    • The Investment Company Act of 1940.

    Correct Answer
    A. The Investment Company Act of 1940.
  • 8. 

    Which one of the following is not a prescribed event for the filing of Form 8-K?

    • Changes in control of the registrant.

    • Changes in the registrant's independent auditor.

    • Acquisitions or dispositions of assets.

    • Resignation of a middle manager.

    • Bankruptcy or receivership.

    Correct Answer
    A. Resignation of a middle manager.
  • 9. 

    Which one of the following Federal laws was enacted in 1935?

    • Securities Act.

    • Public Utility Holding Company Act.

    • Securities Exchange Act.

    • Trust Indenture Act.

    • Investment Company Act.

    Correct Answer
    A. Public Utility Holding Company Act.
  • 10. 

    Which one of the following is not a division of the SEC?

    • The Division of Investment Management.

    • The Division of Enforcement.

    • The Division of Corporation Finance.

    • The Division of Trading and Markets.

    • The Division of Compliance Information.

    Correct Answer
    A. The Division of Compliance Information.

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