Lord Denning's famous quote, "An auditor is a watchdog, not a bloodhound," was a reflection of the traditional view of an auditor's role and duty. This view posits that auditors are responsible for reviewing the financial statements and internal controls of a company to provide a reasonable assurance that they are free from material misstatements. They are expected to be vigilant and alert, but not necessarily to detect fraud or dive deep into every detail.

