A CPA's Retention of Client Records as a Means of Enforcing

question 5

Multiple Choice

A CPA's retention of client records as a means of enforcing payment of an overdue audit fee is an action that is

• A) Considered acceptable by the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.
• B) Ill-advised because it would impair the CPA's independence with respect to the client.
• C) Considered discreditable to the profession.
• D) A violation of generally accepted auditing standards.

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