Gert,an accountant,contracts to conduct an audit for Hailey.In per?forming the audit,Gert fails to detect certain misconduct.Gert is most likely

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As an accountant, Gert has a duty of care to conduct a proper audit and identify any misconduct. If a normal audit would have revealed the misconduct, Gert would be liable for not fulfilling their duties. The fact that Gert failed to detect the misconduct suggests negligence on their part and may make them liable for any damages resulting from the misconduct.

Gert,an Accountant,contracts to Conduct an Audit for Hailey