Which of the following statements regarding communications between predecessor and successor auditors is FALSE?
A)Successor auditors are required to make certain inquiries of predecessor auditors when a new client is obtained.
B)The successor auditor should ask the new client to notify the predecessor auditor of the proposed change.
C)The successor auditor should then ask the predecessor "whether there are any circumstances that should be taken in account which might influence the potential successors' decision whether to accept the appointment."
D)When enquiries are made,the predecessor auditor does not need the client's permission to provide the successor auditor with confidential information.

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The statement "When enquiries are made, the predecessor auditor does not need the client's permission to provide the successor auditor with confidential information" is false. The predecessor auditor must obtain the client's permission before disclosing any confidential information to the successor auditor. This is required to maintain the confidentiality of the client's information.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Communications Between Predecessor and Successor