How Are Competence and Due Care Best Described

question 3

Multiple Choice

How are competence and due care best described?

• A)Competence and due care both refer to public accountants (PAs)doing their best for their clients.
• B)Competence refers to technical ability;due care refers to strictly following official pronouncements of accounting principles.
• C)Competence is knowing what do;due care is doing it to the best of one's abilities.
• D)Competence and due care both refer to ongoing technical training.

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