Are there any special accounting rules for insider trading in a securities fraud case?

Yes, there are special accounting rules for insider trading in a securities fraud case in California. Under federal law, any person that has access to non-public information related to a company’s securities must not use this knowledge to trade securities. This includes officers, directors and employees of publically traded companies, as well as those related to such companies. The California Corporations Code also has specific requirements for insider trading in a securities fraud case. According to California Code Section 25402, anyone who has inside information regarding a company’s securities must not use such information to purchase or sell the company’s securities. In addition, if a person has access to inside information and passes this information on to someone else, that person is also liable for any illegal trades that result from the exchange of information. Additionally, since securities fraud can also involve other elements of accounting fraud, such as the manipulation of financial statements or misrepresentations about the value of a company’s securities, such frauds can also be subject to various accounting regulations. For example, the Securities and Exchange Commission requires companies to file financial statements with them on a regular basis, and if any false or misleading information is found, those companies may be subject to fines or other punishment.

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