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Liability arises from all of the following situation except A negligent act Breach of duty Contractual assumption of responsibility An act of God

Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter4: Professional Legal Liability

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Liability arises from all of the following situation except

A negligent act
Breach of duty
Contractual assumption of responsibility
An act of God

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