The predecessor auditor is required to respond to the request of the successor auditor for information, but the response can be limited to stating that no information will be provided when
A) the predecessor auditor has poor relations with the successor auditor.
B) the client is dissatisfied with the predecessor's work.
C) there are actual or potential legal problems between the client and the predecessor.
D) the predecessor believes that the client lacks integrity.

Question

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The predecessor auditor can limit the response to the successor auditor's request for information if there are actual or potential legal problems between the client and the predecessor. In such a case, the predecessor auditor may need to seek legal advice before providing any information to the successor auditor. Good relations between the predecessor and successor auditors, client satisfaction, and the client's integrity are not relevant factors in determining the predecessor auditor's response to the successor auditor's request for information.

The Predecessor Auditor Is Required to Respond to the Request