|Case 4.6 | |Instructional Notes | | | |Phar-Mor‚ Inc.:
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auditors. True False 10. Auditors’ primary defense against a claim for ordinary negligence is to offer evidence that the audit had been conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. True False 11. The Ultramares case holds auditors to a higher level of responsibility than the Rosenblum v. Adler case in terms of common law liability to third parties. True False 12. Gross negligence represents a more significant departure from appropriate professional
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Worksheet for You Decide Questions: Q1: Discuss how the SEC has influence (if any) over the audit of Smackey Dog Foods‚ Inc. Solution: Since Smackey is a private company‚ the SEC regulations are not required. The SEC requires only public companies to offer full disclosure on their financial statements. Private companies are not bound to such strict disclosure requirements. Q2: Discuss the essential activities involved in the initial planning of an audit. How do these all specifically
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LAW Torts 1 – Negligence: elements of liability Objectives The law of tort has already been mentioned in other topics in a comparative sense. After studying this topic you should be able to: • discuss the nature of tort law; • explain the various interests protected by tort law; • describe the three essentials of the tort of negligence; • apply the test of reasonable foreseeability in relation to the duty of care; • explain the circumstances in which a duty of
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ESSAY Questions Bus 250 Ch 21-30 Fall 2012 1. What is a limited liability company? Explain the advantages and disadvantages of this type of business ownership? 2. Compare and contrast the following forms of business organization: sole proprietorship‚ general partnership‚ limited partnership‚ limited liability company‚ and corporation as to ease of formation‚ liability of owners‚ management‚ and tax implications. 3. Andy wants to start his own business. He has decided to rent space in
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Research Paper – Accountant Responsibility Introduction Accounting by definition is “The bookkeeping methods involved in making a financial record of business transactions and in the preparation of statements concerning the assets‚ liabilities‚ and operating results of a business” (The American Heritage). An accountant’s responsibility is not something that is equally split or separated by category. It is not something that can be defined easily or without a lot of research and thought. An accountant
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~ Case 6 Phar-Mor‚ Inc.: Accounting Fraud‚ Litigation‚ and Auditor Liability Mark S. Beasley‚ Frank A. Buckless‚ Steven M. Glover‚ Douglas F. Prawitt LEARNING OBJECTIVES After completing and discussing this case‚ you should be able to . . Identify factors contributing to an environment conducive to accounting fraud . Understand what factors may inappropriately influence the client-auditor relationship and auditor independence Understand auditor legal liability issues related to suits brought
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COMMERCIAL LAW 101 Statutory Obligations There are two broad aspects addressed in this topic: Civil liability: Legislation may affect existing common law and equitable obligations: e.g -Legislation can cut across or interfere with common law and equitable obligations. Legislation can also reinforce such obligations. -Example: ACC legislation in NZ takes away right to sue for personal injury‚ but sets up statutory rights to compensation for injury regardless of fault. Criminal liability:
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Chapter 1 – The role of Public Accountant in the America Economy Assurance services The broad range of information enhancement services that are provided by certified public accountants (CPAs). Two types: Increase reliability of information Putting information into a form or context that facilitates decision making. Types of Services Assurance Services Attestation Services Example: Audits of Financial Statements‚ Examinations of Internal Control Other Assurance Services Example: CPA
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SOLUTIONS FOR REVIEW CHECKPOINTS 1.1 Business risk is the collective risk faced by a company that engages in business. It encompasses all threats to and organization’s goals and objectives. It includes the chance that customers will buy from competitors‚ that product lines will become obsolete‚ that taxes will increase‚ that government contracts will be lost‚ or that employees will go on strike. 1.2 The conditions of complexity‚ remoteness‚ time-sensitivity‚ and consequences increase demands
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