There Are Many Examples of Unrecognised Criminal Liability

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Essay

There are many examples of unrecognised criminal liability.Identify some of these examples and consider whether steps should be taken to better acquaint citizens with these areas of personal responsibility.

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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Definitions:

FTC Act

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Advertisements

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Adjudicative Proceeding

A formal process by which an administrative or judicial body resolves a dispute or a matter before it.

Section 5

This term is too general to define without context; it could refer to Section 5 of many different statutes or laws, each with its own specific provisions.