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Basic Question 4 of 8
In agency theory, when a corporation hires an auditor, the auditor is a(n) ______.
B. principal
C. loser
A. agent
B. principal
C. loser
User Contributed Comments 17
User | Comment |
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Masterkang | No, he is a loser! |
jasonk | I really appreciate the sense of humor occasionally shown in the questions. Go nuts otherwise. |
surob | Yep, big time loser. :) |
cp24 | Sometimes the auditor can be a lobbyist who is a loser. |
soarer1 | LOL |
miteymouse | The fact that it is unexpected just makes it so much funnier. |
soltari007 | haha good one! |
kennif | LOL!!!! |
bashg | Dont make fun of Auditors... they cant help being loser |
Gleeder | This question better be on the exam! |
sakellari | thank you guys..you made me laugh... |
idzani | Legit lol'd |
timkalt | Nice one! :) |
arom346 | I've seen auditors. Loser is not a stretch. |
mmccoy | Why isn't C correct? Need explanation. |
Freddie33 | It is correct. Auditors are losers |
PeterHaber | lmaoo |

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Learning Outcome Statements
describe global variations in ownership structures and the possible effects of these variations on corporate governance policies and practices;
CFA® 2025 Level II Curriculum, Volume 3, Module 17.