If a publicly traded corporation misstated its accounting filings to the SEC,the "clawback" provision in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act gives the corporation the right to recover certain gains and profits earned by:

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The clawback provision in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act allows the corporation to recover certain gains and profits earned by the CEO and CFO of the corporation who were responsible for the misstated accounting filings. This provision is aimed at holding top executives accountable for their actions and ensuring that they do not benefit from financial misconduct. Options A and B are incorrect as they refer to the CPA or CPA firm responsible for auditing the company's financial statements, while option C is incorrect as it refers to employees who made the error and does not hold top executives accountable.

If a Publicly Traded Corporation Misstated Its Accounting Filings to the SEC,the