GAAS: Due Professional Care
The ten Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) provide
the foundation for all other auditing standards and interpretations.
What is the definition of the standard of “due
professional care”, and how might a court decide whether an audit firm met
the standard?
Why is independence often considered the cornerstone of the
auditing profession? Why were independence issues a primary concern of Congress
when they developed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act?





