Nancy Is an Auditor

question 31

Essay

Nancy is an auditor.She works in a state that uses the Ultramares Doctrine.She fraudulently prepared financial documents for her client,Star,Inc.Her client presented the information to Moonglow,Inc.Moonglow was a potential creditor of Star,Inc. ,and was seriously damaged by the fraudulent financial information.Moonglow sued Nancy.She claims she is not liable to Moonglow,a third party,since she was not provided with its name at the time the audit was prepared.Is she liable to Moonglow? Explain.

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Definitions:

Adjusting Entries

Documentation made at the culmination of an accounting period, aiming to allocate revenues and expenses to the correct timeframe of their occurrence.

Fiscal Year

A one-year period used for financial reporting and budgeting, which may not align with the calendar year.

Net Income

Represents the total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been subtracted from total revenue.

Insurance Policy

A contract between an insurer and a policyholder stipulating the terms under which the insurer agrees to compensate the insured for specific losses.