Liability allocation for audit firms: only culpable partner(s) bear non-fine criminal liability for fraudulent acts. Where an audit firm is implicated in criminal misconduct related to fraud, liability other than fine is to devolve solely on the concerned partner or partners who personally acted fraudulently, abetted, or colluded in the fraud.
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Liability allocation for audit firms: only culpable partner(s) bear non-fine criminal liability for fraudulent acts.
Where an audit firm is implicated in criminal misconduct related to fraud, liability other than fine is to devolve solely on the concerned partner or partners who personally acted fraudulently, abetted, or colluded in the fraud.
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