An auditor suspects its client is committing illegal acts that will have a material impact on its financial statements. What is the auditor legally required to do and under what circumstances would the auditor directly notify the SEC?


Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the auditor must first contact the company's board of directors. If the board refuses to take corrective action, the auditor is required to issue a formal report to the board. If the board receives such an official report from the auditor, it is required to notify the SEC within one business day. If the auditor does not receive a copy of this SEC notice, it must notify the SEC directly.

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