Raunak, an accountant, has been subpoenaed to testify and produce its working papers as well as conversations regarding a lawsuit brought against Shyam, one of his clients. Which of the following statements is true of Raunak's attempt to avoid having to present such evidence?

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Communications between lawyers and their clients are treated by the courts as privileged. That is, under most circumstances they are protected from discovery procedures in a lawsuit. Generally, lawyers cannot be required to tell what their clients have said to them, nor can they be required to produce their working papers as exhibits in court or during discovery proceedings before trial. However, no such privilege has been generally recognized in the case of accountants. Thus, in this case, Raunak cannot avoid presenting the mentioned evidences.

Raunak, an Accountant, Has Been Subpoenaed to Testify and Produce