Which One of the Following Statements Is True

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is true?

A) The audit committee provides contact between the board of directors and the key officers of the company.
B) The audit committee has become less involved in the financial accounting system as a result of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
C) The audit committee is a board of directors subset that acts as a direct contact between the stockholders and the independent accounting firm.
D) The board of directors consists of the company's external auditors.