Which one of the following forms of advertisement would violate solicitation rules? PA
A)placed an advertisement in a newspaper indicating the opening of a new office.
B)conducted a cold-calling campaign where companies were asked if they would like to change PA firms.
C)placed a media advertisement listing the different types of expertise available at the firm's major office locations.
D)conducted a survey asking companies about the types of services that are provided by their accounting firms.

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Conducting a cold-calling campaign and asking companies if they would like to change PA firms would violate solicitation rules because it is an active attempt to persuade potential clients to switch PA firms. This type of direct solicitation is typically prohibited by professional codes of conduct. The other options involve general advertising or market research, which are typically not considered active solicitation.

Which One of the Following Forms of Advertisement Would Violate