Context:

Marcus is a senior accountant at Ashe Accounting.He has worked there for 35 years

Throughout his time at Ashe Accounting Marcus has received excellent reviews

A junior accountant notices a few mathematical errors in Marcus' work and brings it to Marcus' attention.Marcus laughs it off as him having added when he should have subtracted and thanks the junior for pointing it out

A week later, the junior accountant notices the same mistake.This time he mentions it to their supervisor

Questions:

1.What action should the supervisor take? (1 mark)

2.From a legal perspective, why should this action be taken? (1 mark)

3.If Marcus' mistakes lead to financial harm, which tort has he committed - be specific? (1 mark)

4.Would Ashe Accounting also be sued?Why or why not? (2 marks)

5.What is the standard of care owed by Marcus? (1 mark)

6.What is the standard of care owed by Ashe Accounting? (1 mark)