Assume That $500,000 in Damages Are Awarded to a Plaintiff

question 54

Multiple Choice

Assume that $500,000 in damages are awarded to a plaintiff, and the CPA's percentage of responsibility established at 10%, while others are responsible for the other 90%. Assume the others have no financial resources. As a result the CPA has been required to pay the entire $500,000. The auditor's liability is most likely based upon which approach to assessing liability?

• A) Absolute liability.
• B) Contributory negligence.
• C) Joint and several liability.
• D) Proportional liability.

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Definitions:

Partnership Authority

The legal power granted to a partner to act on behalf of and bind the partnership in business transactions.

Unlimited Personal Liability

A legal condition in which an individual can be held entirely responsible for the debts or obligations of a business entity, without limit to the value of that individual's assets.

Partnership Agreement

A contract among business partners detailing the operational and financial arrangements of the partnership.

Management Duties

Responsibilities and tasks that managers are expected to perform in order to ensure the efficient operation of an organization.