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The issuing of security goes through a number of processes. Once the SEC has commented on the registration statement and a preliminary prospectus has been distributed to interested investors, the investment bankers organize road shows and undertake book building in the process.
Required: Explain the meaning and two (2) purposes of road shows as used in the preamble above.
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- The issue of security througha number of processes .once the SEC has commented to interest on the registration statement and a preliminary prospectus has been distributed to interest invetors,the investment bankers organizeroad shows and undertake book building in the process. Required: Explain the meaning and two [2]purposes of road showa as used in the preamble above.The Securities and Exchange Commission: Multiple Choice verifies the accuracy of the information contained in the prospectus. publishes red herrings on prospective new security offerings. examines the prospectus during the Green Shoe period. reviews registration statements to ensure they comply with current laws and regulations.Choose the correct. What is a prospectus?a. A document attached to a Form 8–K.b. A potential stockholder as defined by Regulation S–K.c. A document a company files with the SEC prior to filing a registration statement.d. The first part of a registration statement that a company must furnish to all potential buyers of a new security.
- 1.In accordance with CFA standard V(B), in preparing a research report involving securities, the members and candidates must:A.present the basis characteristics(general principles of the investment of the investment process used-such as risk and return related issues) B.Include all factors that are relevant including any significant limitations and risks associated with the investment and/or decision-making process. C.All the options listed. D.Provide regular updates to any important changes to the securities(prices, risks.etc) 2. In accordance with CFA standard VI(A), a member must: A.Disclose all actual and perceived conflicts of interest when it is convenient to ensure no loss of income. B.Use their professional judgement and disclose conflicts of interest if the monetary value exceeds 300. C.Disclose all actual and perceived conflicts of interest before assisting the client or employer. D.Use their professional judgement and only disclose actual conflicts of interest.You were assigned to audit the bond investments of ABCcompany. The company maintains the records and custody of its certificates, thus you have decided to conduct a count of securities to test the existence assertion. You have asked that a person from ABCcompany should accompany you during the count. Why is this important? Group of answer choices To detect fraudulent securities So that the company representative may assist you during the count To acknowledge any variances during the inspection. So that the inspection of securities will be conducted in an efficient manner.Following are typical questions that might appear on an internal control questionnaire for investments in marketable securities. Is custody of investment securities maintained by an employee who does not maintain the detailed records of the securities? Are securities registered in the company name? Are investment activities reviewed by an investment committee of the board of directors? Describe the manner in which each of the above procedures might be tested.
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- In testing the valuation of the company's quoted investments in stocks measured at fair value, the auditor would most likely perform the following: Group of answer choices a.Obtain the market price of the investments in stocks b.Obtain representation from the management's expert. c.Send confirmation letter's to the company's trading agent. d.Engage the auditor's expert. You were assigned to audit the bond investments of JIHUZ company. The company maintains the records and custody of its certificates, thus you have decided to conduct a count of securities to test the existence assertion. You have asked that a person from JIHUZ company should accompany you during the count. Why is this important? a.To detect fraudulent securities b.So that the company representative may assist you during the count c.To acknowledge any variances during the inspection. d.So that the inspection of securities will be conducted in an efficient manner. The treasury department…The treasury department maintains the custody over the company's investments. Both the accounting and treasury maintain its own records over investments. During the company's month end procedures, the person that should reconcile the investment records and the actual securities on hand should be: Group of answer choices The investment committee An independent person in the treasury department An independent person in the accounting department The accounting staff recording investment transactions23. In performing risk assessment procedures for investments, an auditor may inquire of the client personnel which of the following questions? Group of answer choices Are the duties of authorization, custody, recording keeping and valuation of investment securities transactions segregated? Are investment securities acquisitions and disposals properly authorized by the board of directors? Is access to investment securities restricted to at least two authorized officials? All of the choices.
