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 'Accounting Principles'. Accounting principles are the rules and guidelines that companies must follow when reporting financial data. The common set of U.S. accounting principles is the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).