Edmund, who is auditing the books of Windgrove Co., becomes aware of information indicating an illegal act within the company. Edmund must:
A) determine whether an illegal act occurred and, if it did, the possible effect on Windgrove's financial statements.
B) notify the SEC immediately so it can conduct an investigation.
C) resign immediately to avoid criminal liability.
D) notify local law enforcement and remove himself from any association with the company.
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