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Elliot Corp. is interested in purchasing Roger Corp. Prior to the purchase, Elliot hired A...

Elliot Corp. is interested in purchasing Roger Corp. Prior to the purchase, Elliot hired Adam & Co. to audit Roger’s financial statements. During the audit, Adam failed to discover a fraud that resulted in material misstatements in Roger’s financial statements. After the acquisition, the fraud was discovered, and Elliot Corp. suffered substantial losses. To sue Adam & Co., Elliot must prove that Adam

A. Acted recklessly or with lack of reasonable grounds for belief.

B. Knew of the instances of fraud.

C. Failed to exercise the appropriate level of professional care.

D. Demonstrated gross negligence.

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