Under the common law, which of the following defenses, if used by a CPA, would best avoid liability in an action for negligence brought by a client?

A. The client was contributorily negligent.
B. The client was comparatively negligent.
C. The accuracy of the CPA's work was not guaranteed.
D. The CPA's negligence was not the proximate cause of the client's losses.

Answer: D. The CPA's negligence was not the proximate cause of the client's losses.

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