In Connection with a Lawsuit, a Third Party Attempts to Gain

question 58

Multiple Choice

In connection with a lawsuit, a third party attempts to gain access to the auditor's working papers. The client's defense of privileged communication will be successful only to the extent it is protected by the

• A) Auditor's acquiescence in use of this defense.
• B) Common law.
• C) AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.
• D) State law.

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