13. Correct answer: a. Due care defense.
Due care means that the auditor is expected to have a reasonable degree of care during the audit process. It is not expected from the auditor to take special care while conducting an audit. Hence, due care defence creates an inherent limitation in audit process.
14. Correct answer:
a. Securities act of 1933
15. Correct answer:
c. Use engagement letters.
Audit engagement letter will include the objective and score of audit. It will clarify the responsibilities and obligation of the auditor and client during the audit.
13 - Which common law defense centers on the inherent limitations of the audit process? a- Due care defense b-...
__ 13 - Which common law defense centers on the inherent limitations of the audit process? Due care defense Contributory negligence ______ 14- Under which Securities Act is the auditor liable for ordinary negligence? Securities Act of 1933 Securities Act of 1934 ______ 15- In minimizing the risk of litigation, which precaution can help minimize the risk of misunderstanding about the contractual obligations? Thoroughly investigate clients Comply with professional pronouncements Use engagement letters Emphasize quality rather than growth
Multiple Choice: (30pts) _______ 1-The profession’s ethical standards would most likely be considered to have been violated when a CPA: Continued an audit engagement after the commencement of litigation against the CPA alleging excessive fees filed in a stockholder’s derivative action Represented to a potential client that the CPA’s fees were substantially lower than the fees charged by another CPA’s for comparable services. Issued a report on a financial forecast that omitted a caution regarding achievability. Accepted a consultation...
Tinder the Ultramares rule, an accountant that negligently prepares a client's financial report will be liable to clients and any person or limited foreseeable class of persons who the CPA knows will be relying on the CPA's work. (7) persons in privity of contract with the CPA and intended third parties. 13 clients and any third party that foreseeably relied on the accountant's report. (4) the client only. Yn di or DISCUSSION QUESTIONS AND PROI G.IZOBJECTIVES 5-3,5-4,5-5,5-6) Following are eight...
Please try to answer all questions. Which of the following is false with regards to audit responsibility? The auditor of a public company is required to certify the annual financial statements. Auditing standards make no distinction between error or fraud; in either case, the auditor must obtain reasonable assuran misstatement. The auditor's responsibility for illegal acts is the same as for errors and fraud. Reasonable assurance is a high, but not absolute, level of assurance. -> Moving to the next...
1. Which of the following is false regarding common and federal securities laws? a. The securities act of 1933 deals only with the reporting requirements for companies issuing new securities. b. -Rule 10-5b of the securities exchange act of 1934 is also known as the antifraud provision. C. -Ultramares doctrine states that ordinary negligence is insufficient for liability to third parties because of the lack of privity of contracts. d. A scienter is a specialist used in Rule 10-5b investigations....