In auditing the financial statements of Star Corp., Land discovered information leading Land to believe that Star's prior year's financial statements, which were audited by Tell, require substantial revisions. Under these circumstances, Land should:

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Choice "D" is correct. If, during the audit, the successor auditor becomes aware of information indicating that the financial statements reported on by the predecessor auditor may require revision, he or she should request the client to arrange a meeting among the three parties to discuss the information and attempt to resolve the matter. Choice "A" is incorrect. It is not the successor auditor's responsibility to inform readers that the financial statements, which were audited by another firm, cannot be relied upon. Choice "B" is incorrect. The prior year's financial statements should not be reissued until the two auditing firms and the client have an opportunity to discuss the matter. There is a reasonable likelihood that the successor firm is unaware of other information that supports the current condition of the prior year financial statements. Choice "C" is incorrect. The successor firm should not notify the predecessor directly but should request that the client do so.

In Auditing the Financial Statements of Star Corp