Asked by taylor harrington on Jul 21, 2024

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A CEO and a CFO may be put in jail and pay personal fines if they misstate their company's financial records.

CEO

Stands for Chief Executive Officer, the highest-ranking executive in a company, responsible for making major corporate decisions, managing overall operations, and acting as the primary point of communication between the corporate operations and the board of directors.

CFO

Stands for Chief Financial Officer, a senior executive responsible for managing the financial actions of a company including financial planning, risk management, and financial reporting.

Financial Records

Documents that track the financial activities, transactions, and health of a business or individual.

  • Gain an understanding of the statutes including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act that oversee corporate governance and their effects on the regulation of corporate actions.
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Ángel BarreraJul 24, 2024
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True
Explanation :
This is true as misstating financial records is considered a form of securities fraud and can result in criminal charges being brought against the executives responsible.