In which of the following situations is there a violation of client confidentiality under the AICPA Code of professional conduct?   1. A member discloses confidential client informationto a court in connectionwith arbitration proceedings related to the client. 2.A member disclosesconfidential client informationto a professional liability insurance carrier after learning of a potential claim against the member. 3.A member whose practice is primarily bankruptcy discloses a client's name. 4.A member uses a record retention agency to store clients' records that contain confidential client information.

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In which of the following situations is there a violation of client confidentiality under the AICPA Code of professional conduct?

 

1. A member discloses confidential client informationto a court in connectionwith arbitration proceedings related to the client.

2.A member disclosesconfidential client informationto a professional liability insurance carrier after learning of a potential claim against the member.

3.A member whose practice is primarily bankruptcy discloses a client's name.

4.A member uses a record retention agency to store clients' records that contain confidential client information.

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