An accountant-client privilege is statutorily recognized in all states, permitting the accountant to refuse to disclose confidential information gleaned from his client.

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The accountant-client privilege is not recognized in all states. While some states have statutes providing a form of this privilege, it is not as broadly recognized or as strong as the attorney-client privilege, and federal law does not generally recognize an accountant-client privilege.

An Accountant-Client Privilege Is Statutorily Recognized in All States, Permitting