d. The three ways users of financial statements and buyers of automobiles reduce information risk are also similar: (1) User verifies information him or herself That can be obtained by driving different automobiles, examining the specifications of the automobiles, talking to other users and doing research in various magazines. (2) User shares information risk with management The manufacturer of a product has a responsibility to meet its warranties and to provide a reasonable product. The buyer of an automobile can return the automobile for correction of defects. In some cases a refund may be obtained. (3) Examine the information prepared by Consumer Reports This is similar to an audit in the sense that independent information is provided by an independent party. The information provided by Consumer Reports is comparable to that provided by a CPA firm that audited financial statements.