CUSIP identifies most financial instruments, including: stocks of all registered U.S. and Canadian companies, commercial paper, and U.S. government and municipal bonds. Which statement is accurate?

• A. Only U.S. and Canadian public companies
• B. Identifies U.S. and Canadian corporations only
• C. Identifies most financial instruments including stocks, commercial paper, U.S. government and municipal bonds
• D. Japan's government bonds

Answer: (C)