Which of the Following Factors Does Not Contribute to the Number

question 143

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors does not contribute to the number of lawsuits against auditors?

• A) large civil court judgments against CPA firms awarded in a few cases
• B) growing awareness of the responsibilities of public accountants by users of financial statements
• C) the simplicity of auditing and accounting functions
• D) an increased consciousness by the SEC for its responsibility for protecting investors' interests

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Definitions:

Sorus

Cluster of spore-producing capsules on a fern leaf.

Gametophyte

The haploid phase in the life cycle of plants and algae that produces gametes through mitotic division.

Spore-producing

Refers to organisms or cells capable of generating spores, which are reproductive units designed for dispersal and survival in unfavorable conditions.

Lignin

Lignin is a complex organic polymer found in the cell walls of many plants, making them rigid and woody, and is crucial for the plant's structural integrity.