The Same Defenses Available to Auditors Under Common-Law Suits Filed

question 40

True/False

The same defenses available to auditors under common-law suits filed by third parties-nonnegligent performance, lack of duty, and absence of causal connection-are not available to auditors for lawsuits under the Securities Act of 1934.

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