If an auditor is requested to perform nonaudit services for a public company audit client, who is responsible for agreeing to those services with the audit firm?
A)The client's management
B)The client's chief executive officer
C)The client's chief financial officer
D)The client's audit committee

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The client's audit committee is responsible for agreeing to any nonaudit services to be performed by the audit firm for the public company audit client. This is to ensure independence and avoid conflicts of interest. It is not the responsibility of the client's management, CEO, or CFO to make this decision.

If an Auditor Is Requested to Perform Nonaudit Services for a Public