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Steve, an accountant, is hired by Sandra, his neighbor, to do Sandras tax return. Steve is surprised that Sandras income is as high as it is and he discloses her income to a few of their other neighbors. Steve has likely violated the duty of _______ to Sandra.

care

skill

trust

fidelity

discretion

A professional is required to meet a general duty of performance, which encompasses the specific duties of ____________.

intelligence and talent

capacity and faculty

patience and courtesy

persistence and consideration

skill and care

Barbara, while performing as a professional accountant, is required to perform with degree of care of ________.

a highly educated member of the community

the ordinarily prudent person in their profession

the most minimally informed person in their profession

the average person in society

the most well informed person in their profession

The three principal bases for professionals' liability to their clients are contract, tort, and ________.

constitutional law

wills

criminal law

fidelity

trust

If an auditor finds obvious evidence of embezzlement but fails to notify his client of the embezzlement, the auditor may be liable to his client for ______.

tortious interference

negligence

abandonment

neglect

fraud

A breach of the professional duty of ______ occurs when an accountant or securities broker uses the assets of his client for his own benefit.

skill

fidelity

discretion

care

trust

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