Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach to Conducting a Quality Audit
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ISBN: 9781305080577
Author: Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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Chapter 4, Problem 17MCQ
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Breach of contract:
Breach of contract is a legal term used in contract law. Breach of contract refers to the situation when any party of the contract fails to fulfill his part of the obligation as decided in the contract.
To choose: The correct option.
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Generally, 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 client
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QUESTION 1 With reference to statutory provisions and decided cases, define "consideration" and explain THREE (3) types of consideration.
QUESTION 2 An agreement is voidable if there is misrepresentation or fraud which induces the innocent party to enter into the agreement. With reference to statutory provisions and decided cases, explain the above statement.
If either party fails to perform their contractual obligations according to the contract terms, it will usually result in a breach of contract. The scope and nature of an auditor's contractual obligation to a client ordinarily is established in the:
Select one:
a.
Corporations Act 2001.
b.
Management letter.
c.
Client’s constitution.
d.
Engagement letter.
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