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Chapter 18: Companies Quiz
Test your knowledge of the companies chapter material!
1 / 10
True or false: All state laws are the same when it comes to open records requests.
Different states may have different laws. Read more on page 194.
Correct! Different states may have different laws. The National Freedom of Information Coalition has a good guide on how to navigate specific laws by state.
2 / 10
This filing contains audited financial statements and employee contracts.
Answer can be found on page 191.
Correct!
3 / 10
When two companies combine into one, this is called a:
Answer can be found on page 195.
4 / 10
True or false: Private companies have fewer financial regulations and requirements than public companies.
Read more on page 190.
5 / 10
Where should you start when looking for financial information on a private company?
Answer can be found on page 192.
6 / 10
This filing contains details on executive pay and special perks.
7 / 10
This filing contains details on lawsuits, investigations and emerging risks:
8 / 10
Requests through the Freedom of Information Act can be used to learn how businesses operate and interact with _______.
Answer can be found on page 194.
Correct! The Reporters Committee created an online tool to help journalists file more effective open records requests.
9 / 10
Which of the following is required for nonprofits to submit?
Answer can be found on page 193.
10 / 10
What type of information about a company can you gather from the SEC filings on the EDGAR website?
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