Under SEC Regulation D, which of the following parties is considered an accredited investor?
A.
A person whose joint income with their spouse exceeds $200,000 in each of the two most recent years and who has a reasonable expectation of reaching the same income level in the current year.
B.
A person whose net worth, excluding the net equity in their primary residence, exceeds $500,000 at the time of purchase.
C.
A person whose net worth, excluding the net equity in their primary residence, exceeds $1 million at the time of purchase.
D.
A charitable organization, partnership, or corporation whose assets exceed $2.5 million.
The Answer Is:
C
This question includes an explanation.
Explanation:
Step by Step Explanation:
Definition of Accredited Investor: As per SEC Regulation D, Rule 501, an accredited investor includes:
Individuals with a net worth exceeding $1 million (excluding primary residence equity).
Individuals with an annual income exceeding $200,000 (or $300,000 jointly with a spouse) for the past two years.
Elimination of Incorrect Answers:
$500,000 threshold (option B) is too low to qualify under Regulation D.
Option D is incorrect as it requires assets of $5 million, not $2.5 million.