An Action Against an Accountant for Failing to Properly Perform

question 36

Multiple Choice

An action against an accountant for failing to properly perform the job for which the accountant was hired is referred to as a[n] _________ action.

• A) Malfeasance
• B) Malpractice
• C) Impropriety
• D) Misguidance
• E) Misjudgment

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Definitions:

Electrical Motor

A device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy, commonly used in appliances, industrial equipment, and vehicles.

Manufacturing Overhead

includes all indirect costs associated with the production process, such as utilities, maintenance, and salaries of non-direct labor.

Standard Cost System

An accounting method that uses predetermined costs for product costing and decision-making purposes.

Standard Labor-Hours

The estimated amount of time that should be required to complete a task or produce a unit of goods.