alleryStart learning →Under Section 140, who is liable when an audit firm colludes in fraud?
AOnly the firm's senior partner
BOnly the company's directors
COnly the firm as an entity
DThe firm and acting partners
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. The firm and acting partners
Explanation I spreads liability to the firm and every partner who acted fraudulently or abetted the fraud.
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