Which of the Following Is True Regarding States Adhering to the Privity

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding states adhering to the privity or near-privity rule for third party liability of accountants?

• A) All the states utilize it.
• B) All states except one utilize it.
• C) Three-quarters of the states utilize it.
• D) One-half of the states utilize it.
• E) Only a few states utilize it.

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