An Accountant's Failure to Fulfill Obligations Under GAAP and GAAS

question 4

Multiple Choice

An accountant's failure to fulfill obligations under GAAP and GAAS is considered prima facie evidence of what?

• A) a failure of due diligence
• B) negligence
• C) an affirmative defense
• D) indirect evidence of malpractice
• E) misleading the SEC

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