A Predecessor Auditor Who Has Been Contacted by a Successor

question 82

True/False

A predecessor auditor who has been contacted by a successor auditor for information about the client does not have to obtain permission from the former client before providing any confidential information to the successor auditor because the confidentiality requirement does not extend to former clients.

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Definitions:

External Price

External price refers to the price of a product or service determined by market conditions outside of a company or organization, influencing or reflecting its value in the broader market.

Nonfinancial Information

Data regarding a company's operations, strategies, risks, and opportunities that is not quantifiable in monetary terms.

Alternative Courses

Different options or paths that can be taken in decision-making situations, often evaluated for potential outcomes.

Unprofitable Product Line

A series of related products that do not generate expected profits, often identified through financial analysis for potential discontinuation.