Elliot Corp

question 89

Multiple Choice

Elliot Corp.is interested in purchasing Roger Corp.Prior to the purchase,Elliot hired Adam & Co.to audit Roger's financial statements.During the audit,Adam failed to discover a fraud that resulted in material misstatements in Roger's financial statements.After the acquisition,the fraud was discovered,and Elliot Corp.suffered substantial losses.To sue Adam & Co.,Elliot must prove that Adam

• A) Acted recklessly or with lack of reasonable grounds for belief.
• B) Knew of the instances of fraud.
• C) Failed to exercise the appropriate level of professional care.
• D) Demonstrated gross negligence.

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