A client is suing a PA firm, claiming that the firm is responsible for the losses suffered from a fraud in the payroll department that was not uncovered during the year-end testing done by the auditor. The auditors did indicate to management that controls over payroll calculations and payments were weak, as there was improper segregation of duties. The auditor's best defence is
A) contributory negligence.
B) absence of negligence.
C) absence of causal connection.
D) no damages.
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