In countries such as the U$.$ S$.,$ there is great demand for public disclosure of accounting information.$$ What is the reason for this?

A$)$ Corporate management isn't trust$-$worthy.

B$)$ Businesses rely heavily on financing through issuance of stock to the public.

C$)$ The American populace is better able to read financial statements than people in other countries.

D$)$ U$.$S$.$ government officials are generally members of corporate boards of directors and can get all the information they require.

$10$ points $$