If a CPA is engaged by an attorney to assist in the defense of a criminal tax fraud case involving the attorney's client, information obtained by the CPA from the client after being engaged
A. Is not privileged because the matter involves a federal issue.
B. Is not privileged in jurisdictions that do not recognize an accountant-client privilege.
C. Will be deemed privileged communications under certain circumstances.
D. Will be deemed privileged communications provided that the CPA prepared the client's tax return.
Answer: C. Will be deemed privileged communications under certain circumstances.
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