Which of the Following Activities Is Protected by Accountant-Client Privilege

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following activities is protected by accountant-client privilege?

• A)written communications between a CPA and a corporation regarding a tax shelter
• B)communications related to tax return preparation
• C)communications related to criminal tax evasion
• D)advice given regarding tax issues in a divorce

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Definitions:

Profitably Exercised

A situation in which exercising an option leads to a financial gain.

Maturity

The date on which a financial obligation must be repaid in full, such as the expiration date of a bond or loan term.

Call Option

A financial contract that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy a stock, bond, commodity, or other asset at a specified price within a specific time period.

Dividend

A distribution of earnings given by a company to its stockholders, typically out of its profits.