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:

Warning Sign

An indicator or alert that signals a potential danger, problem, or need for attention.

Suicidal Risk

The likelihood that an individual will attempt to take their own life, often assessed by healthcare professionals in patients with mental health issues.

Giving Things Away

An action where an individual distributes personal possessions to others, which can be a sign of planning for suicide or a gesture of generosity.

School Shootings

Violent incidents that occur within educational institutions, involving the use of firearms to harm students and staff.