Under common law, CPAs have the right to withhold information from the courts on the grounds that such information is privileged.

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Under common law, CPAs do not have a privilege that allows them to withhold information from the courts. Attorney-client privilege does not extend to CPAs, meaning they cannot refuse to disclose information requested by the courts on the grounds of privilege.

Under Common Law, CPAs Have the Right to Withhold Information