In Connection with a Lawsuit, a Third Party Attempts to Gain

Multiple Choice

In connection with a lawsuit, a third party attempts to gain access to the auditor's working papers. The client's defense of privileged communication will be successful only to the extent it is protected by the:

A) auditor's acquiescence in use of this defense.
B) common law.
C) AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.
D) state law.