Under Common Law, What Are the Three Primary Types of Liability

question 9

Multiple Choice

Under common law, what are the three primary types of liability assessed against accountants?

• A) Negligence, breach of contract, and accounting misalignment
• B) Breach of contract, fraud, and accounting misalignment
• C) Fraud, negligence, and accounting misalignment
• D) Breach of contract, negligence, and innocent misrepresentation
• E) Negligence, breach of contract, and fraud

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