Smith invests in stocks and securities. Which is the highest regulating body in the country, which acts as an “advocate” for investors like Smith? A. Financial Industries Regulating Association
B. Securities and Exchange Commission
C. American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
D. Government Accounting Standards Board
E. State Board for Accountancy

Oliver queen buys 100 shares of stock in green arrow archery corporation, a publicly traded company with which he is not affiliated as a director, officer, or employee. he then sells his 100 shares to john diggle. the sec sues oliver because he didn't register the sale of stock to john. who wins? oliver, because the sale falls into the nonissuer exemption oliver, because the sale falls into the private placement exemption the sec, because the transaction is not exempt from registration the sec, because even exempt transactions must be registered with the sec