The clawback provisions in the dodd-frank acta. require shareholders to return some dividends if financial institutions fail and impose costs on the fdic and taxpayers. b. require credit rating agencies to make investors whole if companies with high ratings default. c. require that proceeds from securities acquired by the u. s., government as part of tarp be used to reduce the u. s. deficit. d. require executives to return some compensation if their companies undergo accounting restatements. e. none of the above

Peppy knows a lot about marketing, but not much about the legal or financial aspects of starting a new business. he wants to consult with a lawyer and accountant, but his budget is tight with all of the expenses involved in getting peppy's pizzazzeria up and running. peppy should: trust his basic instincts and try to put it together without the advice of lawyers and accountants. delay talking with a lawyer and accountant until the business has established a positive cash flow for at least one year. immediately hire full-time lawyers and accountants for his staff. consult with a lawyer and accountant even though the budget is tight.