Mason is a CPA for a large company. Recently, he noticed that the company's accounting records significantly overstated the amount of inventory on hand, leading to an overstatement of assets the company holds. Initially, Mason brought it to the attention of his supervisor, but when nothing was done to correct the mistake, he decided to report it to the appropriate government official. Mason was counting on current law, under the __________, to protect him against company retaliation.   Multiple Choice   a)Sherman Act   b)Cellar-Kefauver Act   c)Robinson-Patman Act

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Mason is a CPA for a large company. Recently, he noticed that the company's accounting records significantly overstated the amount of inventory on hand, leading to an overstatement of assets the company holds. Initially, Mason brought it to the attention of his supervisor, but when nothing was done to correct the mistake, he decided to report it to the appropriate government official. Mason was counting on current law, under the __________, to protect him against company retaliation.

 

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a)Sherman Act
 
b)Cellar-Kefauver Act
 
c)Robinson-Patman Act
 
d)Sarbanes-Oxley Act
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