Elliot Corp

question 35

Multiple Choice

Elliot Corp.is interested in purchasing Roger Corp.Prior to the purchase Elliot hired Adam & Co.to audit the financial statements of Roger.During the audit,Adam & Co.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.If Elliot sues Adam & Co.,Elliot must prove that Adam & Co:

• 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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Definitions:

Commercial Substance

An economic concept indicating that a transaction significantly alters the cash flows or financial position of an entity.

Plant Assets

Long-term tangible assets used in the operation of a business that are not intended for resale, such as machinery, buildings, and land.

Recognized Immediately

Financial transactions or events are recorded as soon as they occur, without delay in the accounting period.

Real Estate Commissions

Fees paid to real estate agents for services in facilitating the buying or selling of real estate properties, usually a percentage of the sale price.