Which of the following authorities initially determines whether a third-party audit should be conducted?

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The client is the entity that determines whether a third-party audit should be conducted, as they are the ones seeking certification or verification of their systems or processes. The lead auditor, audit team, and auditee are involved in the audit process itself but do not determine whether it should be conducted.

Which of the Following Authorities Initially Determines Whether a Third-Party