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1In economics and finance, nothing can be measured with the precision possible in the physical sciences. However, approximate measurement is often sufficient as long as the method of measurement remains the same over time. It is important for anyone who is considering buying stock in a company to know that the usual methods of accounting have been followeD、

2Unfortunately, even when auditors certify that a company has prepared its financial reports properly, they cannot always be certain that all figures are 100 percent accurate.Because a company’s books are not open to public scrutiny, it is possible for a company to distort its financial status.Accounting scandals occur because of dishonesty, questionable accounting practices, or outright criminal behavior.Although the accounting profession and government agencies have attempted to reform some of these abuses, the principle of caveat emptor--let the buyer beware--must still guide one’s financial transactions.
Why does the author mention the physical sciences in paragraph 1A．To point out that financial measurements are not always precise
B．To compare the physical sciences unfavorably with other sciences
C．To explain why methods of measurement are important in different fields
D．To argue that economics and finance should be considered physical sciences