As part of a stock offering for Design Media Corporation, the firm's accountant Eve intentionally misrepresents material facts in the prospectus. Fred buys the stock unaware of the misrepresentation and suffers a loss. Eve may be subject to

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Eve's intentional misrepresentation of material facts in the prospectus constitutes securities fraud, which can lead to severe penalties including fines, imprisonment, and the requirement to pay damages to those harmed by the fraudulent actions, such as Fred.

As Part of a Stock Offering for Design Media Corporation