What does the term 'expectation gap' refer to in the context of company auditing?

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The difference between how the public views the duties of company auditors and the auditors' actual legal responsibilities.

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The difference between the way company directors fulfill their responsibilities and the expectations of shareholders.

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The disparity between how company directors carry out their roles and what the general public anticipates from them.

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The contrast between auditors' personal understanding of their tasks and the duties defined by the Companies Act.

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