Under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, accountants may be subject to criminal penalties for:

A. Obstruction of justice
B. Willful violations of the securities acts
C. Violations of internal controls
D. Securities fraud


Answer: B

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