Which of the following elements, if present, would support a finding of constructive fraud on the part of a CPA?

A) Gross negligence in applying generally accepted auditing standards.
B) Ordinary negligence in applying generally accepted accounting principles.
C) Scienter.
D) Identified third-party users.


A) Gross negligence in applying generally accepted auditing standards.

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