An Accountant Can Ethically Disclose a Client's Confidential Information If

question 59

Multiple Choice

An accountant can ethically disclose a client's confidential information if the accountant complies with:

• A) the client's consent.
• B) Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.
• C) a court order.
• D) All of these.

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Evident

Clear or obvious to the eye or mind.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, which is the standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the United States.

Medical Model

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Poverty

A condition where individuals or communities lack the financial resources and essentials for a minimum standard of living.