Question 1

Under rules of professional conduct,committing a criminal act that reflects adversely on a person's "honesty" is professional misconduct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act,accountants need not retain working papers relating to an audit or review.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

An accountant may be liable for a misstatement or omission of material fact in a registration statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In an opinion,an auditor can include a general statement disclaiming any liability for false or misleading financial statements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In all states,communications between an accountant and his or her client are privileged.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Miriam is an accountant. Natalie is an attorney. Which professional is most restricted from disclosing her or his client's communication?

Accepted Answer

Most professionals are restrained by the...

Question 7

Professionals are required to adhere to certain standards of performance within their profession.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A failure to follow generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards is proof of a lack of due diligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Digital Systems Corporation files a suit against Ethan,its former accountant,alleging constructive fraud. Digital Systems need not prove

Accepted Answer

A)  misstatement of a material fact.
B)  intent to deceive.
C)  justifiable reliance.
D)  an injury.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Generally,an attorney is not liable to a non client unless the attorney has committed fraud or malicious conduct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Nguyen Imports,Inc.,accuses Ogilvie,an accountant,of committing defalcation. This is

Accepted Answer

A)  embezzlement.
B)  general misconduct.
C)  professional negligence.
D)  misrepresentation of professional expertise.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

An accountant normally will not be held liable to the client for incorrect judgment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Digital Systems Corporation files a suit against Ethan,its former accountant,alleging constructive fraud. Digital Systems need not prove

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In all states,communications between an accountant and his or her client are privileged.

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A failure to follow generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards is proof of a lack of due diligence.

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Miriam is an accountant. Natalie is an attorney. Which professional is most restricted from disclosing her or his client's communication?

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Most professionals are restrained by the...
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Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act,accountants need not retain working papers relating to an audit or review.

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Generally,an attorney is not liable to a non client unless the attorney has committed fraud or malicious conduct.

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An accountant normally will not be held liable to the client for incorrect judgment.

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In an opinion,an auditor can include a general statement disclaiming any liability for false or misleading financial statements.

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Nguyen Imports,Inc.,accuses Ogilvie,an accountant,of committing defalcation. This is

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Under rules of professional conduct,committing a criminal act that reflects adversely on a person's "honesty" is professional misconduct.

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An accountant may be liable for a misstatement or omission of material fact in a registration statement.

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Professionals are required to adhere to certain standards of performance within their profession.

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Digital Systems Corporation files a suit against Ethan,its former accountant,alleging constructive fraud. Digital Systems need not prove

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In all states,communications between an accountant and his or her client are privileged.

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A failure to follow generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards is proof of a lack of due diligence.

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Miriam is an accountant. Natalie is an attorney. Which professional is most restricted from disclosing her or his client's communication?

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Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act,accountants need not retain working papers relating to an audit or review.

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Generally,an attorney is not liable to a non client unless the attorney has committed fraud or malicious conduct.

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An accountant normally will not be held liable to the client for incorrect judgment.

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In an opinion,an auditor can include a general statement disclaiming any liability for false or misleading financial statements.

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Nguyen Imports,Inc.,accuses Ogilvie,an accountant,of committing defalcation. This is

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Under rules of professional conduct,committing a criminal act that reflects adversely on a person's "honesty" is professional misconduct.

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An accountant may be liable for a misstatement or omission of material fact in a registration statement.

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Professionals are required to adhere to certain standards of performance within their profession.

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