The Refusal of an Entity's Attorney to Provide a Representation

question 48

Multiple Choice

The refusal of an entity's attorney to provide a representation on the legality of a particular act committed by the entity is generally

• A) Sufficient reason to issue a "subject to" qualified opinion.
• B) Considered to be a scope limitation.
• C) Insufficient reason to modify the auditor's report because of the attorney's obligation of confidentiality.
• D) Proper grounds to withdraw from the engagement without further consideration.

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