The Managers of the Firm Set the Dividend Paid to the Shareholders

question 51

True/False

The managers of the firm set the dividend paid to the shareholders.

Understand the legal liability of accountants and auditors in the professional practice.

Identify the conditions under which a CPA can be held liable for negligence, fraud, and scienter.

Distinguish between different legal doctrines and rules (e.g., Ultramares rule, Restatement (Second) of Torts) that affect accountant liability.

Recognize the role of privity of contract and the impact of third-party users on accountant's liability.

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