A CPA in public practice may NOT disclose confidential client information regarding audit services without the client's consent in response to which of the following situations (Bisk 32-39):

A. A court-ordered subpoena or summons

B. A review of the CPA's professional practice by a state CPA society

C. An inquiry from the professional ethics division of the AICPA

D. A letter to the client from the IRS

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Kingston Knapp

21 December, 16:00

A CPA in public practice may NOT disclose confidential client information regarding audit services without the client's consent in response to which of the following situations (Bisk 32-39):

A. A court-ordered subpoena or summons

B. A review of the CPA's professional practice by a state CPA society

C. An inquiry from the professional ethics division of the AICPA

D. A letter to the client from the IRS

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Dirty Harry · Answer 1

D. A letter to the client from the IRS

Explanation:

Normally, the only time a CPA can disclose confidential information is with the client's consent. However, the exceptions to client's consent are:

1. A court-ordered subpoena or summons

2, A review of the CPA's professional practice by a state CPA society

3. An inquiry from the professional ethics division of the AICPA