An Accountant Who Is Being Sued by a Third Person

question 25

Multiple Choice

An accountant who is being sued by a third person for malpractice based on fraud will be able to avoid liability if the accountant can show:

• A) contributory negligence on the part of the plaintiff.
• B) that an exculpatory clause applies.
• C) that the plaintiff did not rely on the false statement.
• D) the absence of privity of contract.

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Definitions:

Inverse Demand Function

Represents the relationship between the quantity demanded of a good and its price, formulated to express price as a function of quantity.

Consumer's Surplus

The gap between the total sum consumers are ready and able to spend on a good or service and what they actually spend.

Used Cars

Pre-owned vehicles that have been previously registered and used by one or more owners.

Constant Marginal Cost

A situation where the marginal cost of producing one additional unit of output is the same, regardless of the level of production.