Sociology is a science. In fact, a sociologist has to have more personally challenging scientific standards than the more popularly-known sciences such as physics and chemistry, because it is much more challenging to deal with bias and subjectivity.
What is the 'Securities And Exchange Commission - SEC'. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a government commission created by U.S. Congress with goals of protecting investors, maintaining fair and orderly functioning of securities markets, and facilitating capital formation.
What Is GAAP Accounting? GAAP--generally accepted accounting principles--are a common set of accounting rules, standards and procedures. They are used to prepare, present and report financial statements for publicly traded and privately held companies, nonprofit entities and federal and state governments in the United States.