Rumors Tend to Be ________

question 97

Multiple Choice

Rumors tend to be ________.

• A) kept between friends
• B) speculative information without factual basis
• C) fueled by the snowball effect
• D) relatively harmless and should be ignored

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Definitions:

Professional Negligence

The failure of a professional to perform their services with the skill and care that should be exercised by competent professionals in the same field, leading to harm.

Nonclients

Individuals or entities that have not entered into a professional service relationship with certain professionals, such as lawyers or accountants, and consequently, the professional does not owe them the same duty of care.

CPA Liable

Refers to situations where a Certified Public Accountant is held legally responsible for their actions or omissions in the course of their professional duties.

Audit Negligently

Performing an audit with a lack of care or in violation of the standards of the auditing profession, often leading to incorrect or misleading results.