Major complaints aimed at the FASB’s standard setting process include:

a. the cost of preparing standards is too high.
b. some standards are very difficult to understand.
c. both a and b
d. none of the above


ANSWER: C

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____________ maintain the status quo, promote stability, and ensure the smooth running of operations.

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