If the Outgoing Auditor Refuses to Communicate with the Successor

question 48

Multiple Choice

If the outgoing auditor refuses to communicate with the successor auditor:

• A) ASIC should be informed so that action can be instigated against the outgoing auditor.
• B) the client should withhold payment of the audit fee.
• C) this is a breach of the ethical rules.
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

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