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Phillip Petteruto
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Regarding Joel's assertion that Norah violated the accountant-client privilege, which statement is accurate?

A) Joel was correct since the accountant-client privilege exists in all states through common law.
B) Joel was incorrect because there is no accountant-client privilege in any state.
C) Joel was correct because the accountant-client privilege is recognized by federal law.
D) Joel was correct because the accountant-client privilege is recognized in all states through statutory law.
E) More information is needed in order to know if Joel is correct because the accountant-client privilege is recognized in some states, but not in all states.

Accountant-Client Privilege

A legal privilege that works to keep confidential communications between an accountant and their client protected from disclosure, similar to attorney-client privilege.

Statutory Law

Law enacted by a legislative body, such as Parliament or Congress, distinct from case law or common law.

Common Law

A body of law developed through court decisions and case law, rather than through legislative statutes or executive action.

  • Comprehend the legal framework surrounding the privilege in accountant-client relationships and its boundaries.
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