Multiple Choice
A claim for a breach of duty of care might arise against an auditor if:
A) an existing shareholder suffered losses because he increased his investment in the company based on figures in the audited financial report.
B) a bank made a loss due to a loan made to the company based on figures in an audited financial report commissioned by the bank.
C) a new investor suffered losses because she purchased shares in the company based on figures in the annual audited financial report.
D) a stockbroker made a loss due to a loan made to the company based on figures in an audited financial report commissioned by the company.
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q2: In the Caparo case, the court held
Q7: If an illegal act is discovered during
Q12: The AWA case established that:<br>A)reasonable care and
Q15: An auditor discovers a likely fraud during
Q16: Which of the following statements best describes
Q17: Common law requires that the auditor:<br>A) guarantee
Q18: FMC Electronics Ltd engaged the accounting firm
Q19: If an audit firm is being sued
Q20: The auditor's responsibility for the detection of
Q22: ASA 240 (ISA 240) provides that primary