If a lawyer refuses to furnish corroborating information regarding litigation, claims, and assessments. the auditor should: disclose this fact in a footnote to the financial statements. seek to obtain the corroborating information from management. C) consider the refusal to be a scope limitation. D) honor the confidentiality of the client-lawyer relationship.

If a lawyer refuses to furnish corroborating information regarding litigation, claims, and assessments. the auditor should: disclose this fact in a footnote to the financial statements. seek to obtain the corroborating information from management. C) consider the refusal to be a scope limitation. D) honor the confidentiality of the client-lawyer relationship.

Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter14: Completing A Quality Audit

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