One of the Greatest Sources of Liability for Auditors Under

question 50

Essay

One of the greatest sources of liability for auditors under the 1934 Act is Section 10(b)and the related Rule 10b-5, which states that it is unlawful for any person to defraud, make any untrue statement of a material fact, or engage in any act in connection with the purchase or sale of a security. Once a plaintiff has established that he or she can sue under Rule 10b-5, there are four elements that must be proven. List the four elements.

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Definitions:

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