Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 9, Problem 14CYBK
To determine
Introduction:
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act was enacted in 1977 for the purpose of making it unlawful for certain classes of persons and entities to make payments to foreign government officials to assist in obtaining new business or retaining existing business.
Whether the given statement is true or false
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Under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (FCPA):
a. No US person or company that has securities listed on US markets may make a payment to a foreign officical for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business (pay a bribe)
b. Companies that have securities listed on U. S. markets must make and keep financial records that accurately and fairly reflect transactions of the company and must design and maintain an adequate system of internal accounting controls.
c. Certain payments to foreign officials known as “grease payments” made to an official to expedite the performance of duties that the official would already be bound to perform are permitted.
d. only A and B are included in the FCPA
e. A, B, and C are included in the FCPA
Why was the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act created? Please explain.
Many countries have eliminated the Statute of Frauds except for sales of real estate. What is it and should The United States do the same?
Chapter 9 Solutions
Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course List)
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