EBK AUDITING & ASSURANCE SERVICES: A SY
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Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL LEARNING SOLN.(CC)
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Chapter 20, Problem 20.4RQ
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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 discuss: The element that a client must prove to maintain against an auditor for negligence
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EBK AUDITING & ASSURANCE SERVICES: A SY
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- What are the implications of the cautious person notion for the auditor's legal responsibility?arrow_forwardWhat is the auditors responsibility regarding the noncompliance with laws by a client?arrow_forwardDistinguish between the legal concepts of actually foreseen third-party users and reasonably foreseeable third-party users. How does each concept establish a basis for an auditor’s legal liability to third parties?arrow_forward
- How does a qualified opinion by an auditor differ from an unqualified opinion or an adverse opinion?arrow_forwardIs the auditor’s liability affected if the third party was unknownrather than known? Explainarrow_forwardGenerally, 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_forward
- How would an auditor communicate known there are violations of the law and the auditor's responsibilities according to the law?arrow_forwardFor what type of actions can clients bring suit against auditors under common law? What must clientsprove prior to bringing suit in each case?arrow_forwardWhat defenses are available to auditors against suits brought by clients under common law? Against suits brought by third parties under common law?arrow_forward
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