Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Communications Between

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding communications between predecessor and successor auditors?

• A) The burden of initiating the communication rests with the predecessor.
• B) The predecessor's response can be limited to stating that no information will be provided.
• C) The predecessor should communicate with the successor only if the client is public.
• D) There must be communication between the predecessor and successor if the successor is to accept the engagement.

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