Which statement best describes how the international ethics standards board for accountants' (iesba) code impacts the u. s. accounting profession? cpas in public practice in the u. s. are required to apply the iesba code, even if they don't perform services outside the u. s. state boards of accountancy are required to adopt the ifac's rules within 90 days of an iesba rule change. as a member body of ifac, the aicpa is required to change its bylaws whenever the iesba changes its rules. the aicpa is required to adopt ethics standards that are at least as restrictive as the iesba rules.

What is the second step in communication planning? determine the purpose of the message outline the communication for delivery determine the best channel of communication clarify objectives identify the audience

There are three factors that can affect the shape of the treasury yield curve (r* t , ip t , and mrp t ) and five factors that can affect the shape of the corporate yield curve (r* t , ip t , mrp t , drp t , and lp t ). the yield curve reflects the aggregation of the impacts from these factors. suppose the real risk-free rate and inflation rate are expected to remain at their current levels throughout the foreseeable future. consider all factors that affect the yield curve. then identify which of the following shapes that the us treasury yield curve can take. check all that apply.a. downward-sloping yield curveb. upward-sloping yield curvec. inverted yield curve

Mikkelson corporation's stock had a required return of 12.50% last year, when the risk-free rate was 3% and the market risk premium was 4.75%. then an increase in investor risk aversion caused the market risk premium to rise by 2%. the risk-free rate and the firm's beta remain unchanged. what is the company's new required rate of return? (hint: first calculate the beta, then find the required return.) do not round your intermediate calculations.