Tort Actions Against CPAs Are More Common Than Breach of Contract

question 9

Multiple Choice

Tort actions against CPAs are more common than breach of contract actions because

• A) there are more torts than contracts.
• B) the burden of proof is on the auditor rather than on the person suing.
• C) the person suing need prove only negligence.
• D) the amounts recoverable are normally larger.

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Definitions:

Dictator Game

A mutually anonymous behavioral economics game in which one person (“the dictator”) unilaterally determines how to split an amount of money with the second player.

Behavioral Economists

Specialists in economics who analyze the impact of various factors like psychological, cognitive, emotional, cultural, and social on the financial decisions of both individuals and institutions.

Economic Behavior

The actions and decisions made by individuals, households, firms, and governments in relation to production, consumption, work, and investment, influenced by economic policies and market conditions.

Ultimatum Game

A behavioral economics game in which a mutually anonymous pair of players interact to determine how an amount of money is to be split. The first player suggests a division. The second player either accepts that proposal (in which case the split is made accordingly) or rejects it (in which case neither player gets anything).