If the outgoing auditor refuses to communicate with the successor auditor:
A) ASIC should be informed so that action can be instigated against the outgoing auditor.
B) the client should withhold payment of the audit fee.
C) this is a breach of the ethical rules.
D) all of the above

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Refusing to communicate with the successor auditor is considered a breach of ethical rules in the auditing profession. Auditors are expected to cooperate to ensure a smooth transition and uphold the integrity of the financial reporting process.

If the Outgoing Auditor Refuses to Communicate with the Successor