The failure to perform a duty with the requisite standard of care is known as
A)lack of objectivity.
B)lack of independence.
C)negligence.
D)lack of CPA education.

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Negligence is the failure to exercise the degree of care that a reasonable person would have exhibited in the same situation. It is the most common type of breach of duty in professional negligence cases, including those involving CPAs. The other choices are not directly related to the definition of breach of duty.

The Failure to Perform a Duty with the Requisite Standard