When investors sue for damages under section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933,they must allege and prove
A) Scienter on the part of auditors.
B) The audited financial statements contained a material misstatement.
C) They relied on the materially misstated financial statements.
D) Their reliance on the materially misstated financial statements was the direct cause of their loss.

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Under Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933, investors must prove that the audited financial statements contained a material misstatement. They do not need to prove scienter, reliance, or causation.

When Investors Sue for Damages Under Section 11 of the Securities