Study Question of the Week: August 27, 2014 Edition

This week’s study question from the Solomon Online Exam Simulator question database is now available. Relevant to the Series 6, 7, 24, 26, 55, 62, 79, and 82. –ANSWER POSTED– Continue reading

This week’s study question from the Solomon Online Exam Simulator question database is now available.

Study ? of the Week

Question (Relevant to the Series 6Series 7Series 24, Series 26, Series 55, Series 62Series 79, and Series 82): 

What is the maximum civil penalty that can be imposed on a firm when an employee engages in insider trading?

Answers:

A. The greater of $1,000,000, or three times the amount of the profit gained or loss avoided as a result of the violation

B. The lesser of $1,000,000, or three times the amount of the profit gained or loss avoided as a result of the violation

C. Three times the amount of the profit gained or loss avoided as a result of the violation

D. $0

Correct Answer: A. The greater of $1,000,000, or three times the amount of the profit gained or loss avoided as a result of the violation

Rationale: The maximum civil penalty that can be imposed on a firm when an employee engages in insider trading is the greater of $1,000,000, or three times the amount of the profit gained or loss avoided as a result of the violation.

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