Norman Is an Accountant

question 72

Multiple Choice

Norman is an accountant. Norman's violation of generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards​

• A) ​does not indicate that Norman was negligent.
• B) ​is prima facie evidence that Norman was negligent.
• C) ​precludes Norman from raising any defense against a negligence claim.
• D) ​is embarrassing but will never subject Norman to liability.

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Definitions:

Insanity Defense

A legal defense used in criminal trials where the defendant claims that they should not be held responsible for their actions due to mental illness.

Intention to Commit

A plan or decision to engage in a specific action or behavior.

Irresistible Impulse Rule

A legal defense theory stating that a defendant was compelled to commit a crime due to an overwhelming impulse that they could not resist, despite understanding the nature of the act.

Diminished Capacity

A legal defense asserting that an individual's mental state, though not completely impaired, was significantly disturbed at the time of the crime, affecting their judgment or intentions.