Which of the following is generally requested in a legal letter?
A) A request that the attorney comment on unasserted claims where his or her views differ from management's evaluation.
B) A list of all attorneys that performed any work for the entity during the year.
C) A statement indicating that the attorney is responsible for the fair presentation of unasserted claims in the entity's financial statements.
D) A request that the attorney provide a copy of all invoices given to the client during the year.

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A legal letter typically requests that the attorney comment on unasserted claims where their views differ from management's evaluation. This is because it helps the auditor assess the likelihood of potential legal claims and their potential impact on the financial statements.

The other options are less commonly requested in a legal letter. Option B is not relevant to the audit since the auditor is only concerned with legal services related to the audit. Option C is not necessary since the attorney's responsibility for the fair presentation of unasserted claims is already implied in their engagement letter. Option D is more likely to be requested in a request for information letter to the client rather than a legal letter to the attorney.

Which of the Following Is Generally Requested in a Legal