GEN COMBO LL PRINCIPLES OF AUDITING & OTHER ASSURANCE SERVICES; CONNECT AC
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Author: Ray Whittington, Kurt Pany
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Chapter 4, Problem 34P
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Discuss the theories of liability as to the basis for recovery that R can present against the auditors.
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To determine
Discuss whether R will recover only if ordinary negligence is proved against W, the auditors.
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