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How does the strict liability doctrine apply to the practice of accounting? Provide examples.

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What are the elements of negligence?

How does an intentional tort differ from negligence? Provide examples.

How does the strict liability doctrine apply to the practice of accounting? Provide examples.

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What are the elements of negligence?

-- The elements of negligence include:

(1) duty of care -the defendant must owe a duty of care to the person or people that were injured.
(2) a breach of the duty -the defendant must have exposed the person or people involved to the potential harm involved.
(3) causation - the actions of the defendant (or lack of actions) is the reason that the person was injured.
(4) actual harm - the person must have sustained an actual, physical injury.

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