An auditor who agrees to examine a client's records for fraud and then fails to detect it is not liable because a normal audit is not intended to uncover fraud.

Fraud

Deliberate deception or misrepresentation intended to result in financial or personal gain at the expense of another party.

Auditor Liability

pertains to the legal responsibility auditors bear for failing to detect or report inaccuracies in financial statements they audit, leading to damages for users of these statements.

Normal Audit

A regular examination and evaluation of an entity's financial statements and records to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and regulations.