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Rule 15c3-3 mandates that fully paid securities be delivered to customers within 3 business days of a request. This protects customers’ ownership rights and prevents misuse by firms. Thus, B is correct.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) sets U.S. GAAP, which broker-dealers must follow when preparing financial statements. PCAOB sets auditing standards, IASB sets international IFRS, and Treasury oversees fiscal policy but not GAAP. Thus, B is correct.

Carrying firms must maintain $250,000 minimum net capital under Rule 15c3-1. This requirement reflects the increased risk of safeguarding customer assets. Thus, D is correct.

If net capital falls below 120% of the minimum requirement, a firm must notify regulators under the early warning provisions of Rule 15c3-1. This allows intervention before a full deficiency occurs. Therefore, B is correct.

Under Rule 15c3-3, broker-dealers must deliver fully paid customer securities within 3 business days of request. This rule protects investors by ensuring timely access to their property. Immediate delivery is not operationally feasible, while 7–30 days would be too slow to protect clients. Thus, B is correct.