Which of the Following Statements About the Statements on Standards

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Statements on Standards for Tax Services is true?

• A)A CPA is never allowed to use a taxpayer's estimates when preparing a tax return.
• B)The CPA must tell the IRS upon becoming aware that an error has been made on a past tax return.
• C)The CPA may in good faith rely on information provided by the taxpayer, without verifying the reliability of that information if reasonable inquiries are made where the information furnished appears to be incorrect.
• D)The CPA should not recommend that a taxpayer take a certain position if there is any doubt as to whether the position would be approved by the IRS upon audit.

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Definitions:

Materiality

The significance or importance of an event, fact, or piece of information in influencing a decision, particularly in the context of finance or law.

Reasonable Reliance

The expectation that a party can depend on the statements or promises of another, often a factor in legal cases involving contracts or fraud.

Liability

The legal responsibility for one's actions or the obligation to compensate for harm or losses caused to another party.

Fraud

The intentional deception or dishonesty by an individual or entity, with the purpose of gaining some unfair or unlawful advantage or causing some unjust loss or harm to another party.