Principles of Auditing & Other Assurance Services (Irwin Accounting)
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ISBN: 9780077729141
Author: Ray Whittington, Kurt Pany
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 4, Problem 34P
a.
To determine
Discuss the theories of liability as to the basis for recovery that R can present against the auditors.
b.
To determine
Discuss whether R will recover only if ordinary negligence is proved against W, the auditors.
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