A CPA Violates the Duty of Confidentiality If,without Obtaining Client

question 16

Multiple Choice

A CPA violates the duty of confidentiality if,without obtaining client consent,she discloses potentially embarrassing client information to:

• A) Her CPA firm partner
• B) A third party service provider who prepares depreciation schedules reflected and incorporated into the client's tax return
• C) A document delivery company
• D) A moving company that helps pack and relocate the CPA firm from its former office location to a new location

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