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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According to the SEC rules, the client's audit committee is responsible for overseeing the engagement of the audit firm for both audit and nonaudit services. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the client's audit committee to agree and approve the engagement of the auditor for nonaudit services.

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