In most statutes granting an accountant-client privilege,it belongs to the client and not to the accountant.

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This means that the client has the right to assert the privilege and prevent the accountant from sharing confidential information obtained during the course of the professional relationship. However, the accountant may be bound by professional ethics and other legal obligations to maintain confidentiality even if the client does not assert the privilege.

In Most Statutes Granting an Accountant-Client Privilege,it Belongs to the Client