Syllabus B4

The Law Of Torts And Professional Negligence

a) Explain the meaning of tort.
b) Explain the tort of ‘passing off’.
c) Explain the tort of negligence including the duty of care and its breach, and the concept of vicarious liability.
d) Explain the meaning of causality and remoteness of damage.
e) Discuss defences to actions in negligence. 
f) Explain and analyse the duty of care of accountants and auditors.