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:

Fat-Soluble Vitamin

Vitamins that can be stored in the body's fatty tissue and the liver, including vitamins A, D, E, and K, which are crucial for various bodily functions.

Trans Fatty Acids

Unhealthy fats formed through the industrial process of hydrogenation, which turns liquid vegetable oils into solid or semi-solid fats.

LDL Levels

Refers to the amount of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in the blood, often termed as "bad" cholesterol because high levels can lead to plaque buildup in arteries.

Phytosterols

Naturally occurring compounds found in plant foods that resemble cholesterol structurally and can help to lower cholesterol levels in the human body.