Pick, CPA, was engaged by Edge Corp. to audit Edge's financial statements. Pick, in performing the audit and rendering an unmodified opinion, intentionally ignored several material omissions in the financial statements. Edge included Pick's auditor's report in its annual filing with the SEC and in its annual stockholders' report. Drane purchased shares of Edge stock based on Drane's review of the past performance of the stock and current-year financial statements. When the omissions in the financial statements became known, the value of Edge stock declined and Drane suffered a loss. Under the provisions of Rule 10b-5 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, what will be the result of a suit by Drane against Pick?

Pick, CPA, was engaged by Edge Corp. to audit Edge's financial statements. Pick, in performing the audit and rendering an unmodified opinion, intentionally ignored several material omissions in the financial statements. Edge included Pick's auditor's report in its annual filing with the SEC and in its annual stockholders' report. Drane purchased shares of Edge stock based on Drane's review of the past performance of the stock and current-year financial statements. When the omissions in the financial statements became known, the value of Edge stock declined and Drane suffered a loss. Under the provisions of Rule 10b-5 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, what will be the result of a suit by Drane against Pick?



Drane will win because Pick acted with intent.


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