If a public accountant becomes suspicious about a client's source of financing during the course of an engagement,the public accountant should refrain from investigating any further,to avoid being charged as a co-conspirator to money laundering activities.

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A public accountant has a responsibility to investigate any suspicious activity related to a client's finances, including potential money laundering. Ignoring suspicious activity is not an acceptable course of action and may lead to legal and ethical violations. The public accountant should report the suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities and discontinue the engagement if necessary.

If a Public Accountant Becomes Suspicious About a Client's Source