Assume a situation in which an attorney who provided significant litigation counsel to a client refuses to furnish information requested in an audit.Which of the following descriptions best describes this situation from the auditor's perspective?
A)A departure from GAAP.
B)A scope limitation.
C)A violation of the attorney-client privilege.
D)A contingent liability.

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This situation would be considered a scope limitation because the attorney's refusal to provide requested information prevents the auditor from obtaining sufficient evidence to support their audit conclusions. This is not a departure from GAAP, a violation of the attorney-client privilege, or a contingent liability.

Assume a Situation in Which an Attorney Who Provided Significant