A CPA Is Most Likely to Be Held to the Standards

question 29

Multiple Choice

A CPA is most likely to be held to the standards of a fiduciary when she:

• A) Performs tax accounting services
• B) Serves as investment fund manager
• C) Performs attest services other than audits
• D) Performs audits

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Definitions:

Production Possibilities Frontier

A curve that illustrates the maximum feasible amount of two goods that can be produced with given resources and technology.

Opportunity Cost

The financial setback of forgoing the next highly regarded alternative when determining a course of action.

Technological Advance

Improvements and innovations in technology that increase productivity, efficiency, and economic output.

Machine-making Industry

A sector of the economy focused on the manufacturing and maintenance of machines and mechanical equipment.