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 are 'Generally Accepted Accounting Principles - GAAP'. Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) are a common set of accounting principles, standards and procedures that companies must follow when they compile their financial statements.