EBK AUDITING & ASSURANCE SERVICES: A SY
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ISBN: 9781260687668
Author: Jr
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL LEARNING SOLN.(CC)
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Chapter 20, Problem 20.10RQ
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Concept Introduction:Auditor legal liability includes the legal activities against or for the auditors. The auditor is in the contractual relationship with theclient and if he does not perform according to the terms of the contract, the client can claim against the auditor.As per the common law, the auditor is liable for the negligence, breach of contract, and fraud procedure claimed by the clients.
To describe: The type of sanctions that the SEC and the PCAOB can impose an auditor
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