Auditing And Assurance Services
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ISBN: 9780134897431
Author: ARENS, Alvin A.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 5, Problem 10RQ
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Differentiate among the auditor’s potential liability to the client, liability to third parties under common law, civil liability under the securities laws, and criminal liability. State one situation for each type of liability in which the auditor can be held legally responsible.
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