According to Circular 230, What Should a CPA Do Upon

question 60

Multiple Choice

According to Circular 230, what should a CPA do upon discovery of an error in a client's prior-year return?

• A)Notify the IRS of the error.
• B)Inform the client of the error and its tax consequences.
• C)File an amended return for the client.
• D)Do nothing.

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Definitions:

Mental Accounting

A concept in behavioral economics where individuals categorize and treat money differently based on subjective criteria, often leading to irrational financial decisions.

Retirement Account

A financial account designed for saving money towards retirement, often offering tax benefits.

Contributions

Payments or services provided by individuals or organizations towards a common fund or cause, often used in the context of charitable donations or participation in joint projects.

Loss Aversion

A concept in behavioral economics indicating that people tend to prefer avoiding losses to acquiring equivalent gains; it's the idea that the pain of losing is psychologically about twice as powerful as the pleasure of gaining.