Which of the following statements regarding communications between predecessor and successor auditors is FALSE?
A)Successor auditors are required to make certain enquiries of predecessor auditors when a new client is obtained.
B)The successor auditor should ask the new client to notify the predecessor auditor of the proposed change.
C)The successor auditor should then ask the predecessor "whether there are any circumstances that should be taken in account which might influence the potential successors' decision whether to accept the appointment."
D)When enquiries are made,the successor auditor does not need the client's permission for the predecessor auditor to disclose confidential information.

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When enquiries are made, the predecessor auditor does need client's permission to disclose confidential information. The predecessor auditor is bound by ethical and legal obligations to maintain confidentiality. Therefore, the successor auditor should obtain the client's permission to allow the predecessor to disclose any confidential information that might be necessary to perform their duties.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Communications Between Predecessor and Successor