U.S.CPA练习题精选：REG 28

Which of the following acts by a CPA will not result in a CPA incurring an IRS penalty?

a. Understating a client's tax liability as a result of an error in calculation.

b. Failing, without reasonable cause, to provide the client with a copy of an income tax return.

c. Failing, without reasonable cause, to sign a client's tax return as preparer.

d. Negotiating a client's tax refund check when the CPA prepared the tax return.

答案：A

Explanation

Choice "a" is correct. The IRS does not impose a penalty on a CPA for making an error in calculating a tax return.

Choice "b" is incorrect. A CPA must give his or her client a copy of the client's tax return or face imposition of a penalty.

Choice "c" is incorrect. A CPA must sign tax returns that the CPA prepares. Willful violation of this rule can result in imposition of a penalty.

Choice "d" is incorrect. A CPA is prohibited from negotiating a client's refund check.