Auditors Often Request That the Audit Client Send a Letter

Auditors often request that the audit client send a letter of inquiry to those attorneys who have been consulted with respect to litigation,claims,or assessments.The primary reason for this request is to provide the auditor with:

A) An estimate of the dollar amount of the probable loss.
B) An expert opinion as to whether a loss is possible, probable or remote.
C) Information concerning the progress of cases to date.
D) Corroborative audit evidence.