Several states have statutes that permit privileged communication between the client and auditor, allowing a CPA to refuse to testify in state and federal courts.

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While some states have statutes that provide a form of privilege for communication between a client and a CPA, this privilege is not as broad as attorney-client privilege and does not universally allow a CPA to refuse to testify in state and federal courts. The extent of this privilege varies by state, and federal courts do not generally recognize a CPA-client privilege.

Several States Have Statutes That Permit Privileged Communication Between the Client