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ISBN: 9781337734455
Author: Karla M Johnstone-zehms, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 4, Problem 8CYBK
To determine
Audit firm litigation:
An audit firm may face litigations for its failure in an audit engagement. Most of the audit litigations occur at the time of failure of business or detection of company frauds by the third party.
To choose: the correct option.
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- Generally, the auditor could be legally liable under? Select one: a. contract law but not under the tort of negligence to third parties b. the tort of negligence to the client and contract law c. the tort of negligence but not contract law to the client d. contract law to third parties and to the clientarrow_forwardDo you think that the provision of nonaudit services for a client with a failed audit is evidence of negligence? Explain.arrow_forwardA lack of reasonable care that may be characterized by the failure of auditors to followGAAS in the conduct of the audit is known asa. Constructive fraud.b. Fraud.c. Gross negligence.d. Ordinary negligencearrow_forward
- Distinguish between common-law liability and statutory liability for auditors. What is the basis for the difference in liability, and what are the key practical differences between the two, such as burdens of proof, consequences or penalties, intent, etc.?arrow_forwardhe factor that distinguishes an error from fraud or other irregularities is A) materiality. B) intent. C) whether it is a rand amount or a process. D) whether it is caused by the auditor or the client.arrow_forwardExplain the auditor legal liability, this includes what law that procure such liability?arrow_forward
- Under common law, which of the following statements most accurately reflects the liability of a CPA who fraudulently gives an opinion on an audit of a client's financial statements? A. The CPA is liable only to third parties in privity of contract with the CPA B. The CPA is liable only to known users of the financial statements C. The CPA probably is liable to any person who suffered a loss as a result of the fraud D. The CPA probably is liable to the client even if the client was aware of the fraud and did not rely on the opinionarrow_forwardIndividuals who believe they relied on misstated financial statements to make a decision andhave suffered losses as a result will issue an action known as aa. Breach of contract.b. Tort.c. Securities litigation.d. Constructive fraud.arrow_forwardWhat are the differences between business failure, auditor failure, and audit risk? Is it fair to hold an auditing firm liable for any of these types of failures?arrow_forward
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