________ is defined as a wrongful act by one party that results in injury to a second party's person, property or reputation for which the first party is liable.

A. Hostility
B. A tort
C. Malice
D. A deed


Answer: B

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The AICPA's Statements on Auditing Standards can be described as:

A. similar to financial accounting standards in that they are developed by the government. B. providing very specific guidance about the specific activities an auditor must perform on each engagement. C. tend to be general in nature and require a great deal of professional judgment. D. providing assurance that an auditor will not issue an incorrect opinion.

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According to Sorter and Gans, which of the following describes the intent of the Trueblood Committee Report’s second financial statement objective?

a. Financial statements should serve those with limited ability. b. Financial statements should serve special needs of specific users. c. Financial statements should serve the general needs of users. d. Financial statement should serve only those users who are very knowledgeable about financial statements and information.

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For purposes of analysis, mixed costs are generally:

A) classified as fixed costs B) classified as variable costs C) classified as period costs D) separated into their variable and fixed cost components

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The form of business ownership that is the MOST easily transferable is the

a. general partnership. b. corporation. c. close corporation. d. sole proprietorship.

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