Marquis Company's Liabilities Exceed Its Assets,but the Firm's Employees Falsify

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Multiple Choice

Marquis Company's liabilities exceed its assets,but the firm's employees falsify its books to reflect a positive net worth.Marquis hires Nan & Ollie,an accounting firm,to prepare a balance sheet,which is certified to show a net worth.Pure Credit Corporation relies on the balance sheet to make a loan to Marquis.When the firm defaults,Pure Credit files a suit against Nan & Ollie.Under the Ultramares rule,the accounting firm is most likely

• A)liable because Nan & Ollie owed a duty of care to all third parties.
• B)liable because Nan & Ollie owed a duty of care to Marquis.
• C)liable because Nan & Ollie owed a duty to any foreseeable user.
• D)not liable because Nan & Ollie and Pure Credit were not in privity.

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Definitions:

Self-Selection

The process where individuals choose themselves based on their perception of fit or competence, often seen in job applicants or research participants.

Balance Sheet Approach

A method used in expatriate compensation that aims to equalize cost differences between the home country and the host country.

Compensating Expatriate Managers

The process of determining and providing adequate financial and non-financial benefits to managers who are temporarily assigned to work in foreign countries.

Financially

Pertaining to finance or finances, often used to describe actions or conditions relating to the management, investment, or allocation of money and assets.