The major distinction between the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and its predecessor, the Accounting Principles Board (APB), is A. a majority of the members of the FASB are CPAs who are drawn from public practice. B. all members of the FASB possess extensive experience in financial reporting. C. all members of the FASB are fully remunerated, serve full time, and are independent of any companies or institutions. D. the FASB issues exposure drafts of proposed standards.