Locke, CPA, was engaged by Hall Inc. to audit Willow Company. Hall purchased Willow after...

Locke, CPA, was engaged by Hall Inc. to audit Willow Company. Hall purchased Willow after receiving Willow’s audited financial statements, which included Locke’s unmodified auditors’ opinion. Locke was negligent in the performance of the Willow audit engagement; this negligence was caused by failure to perform the engagement in accordance with terms of the engagement letter. As a result of Locke’s negligence, Hall suffered damages of