9.7 Pay Up Utilize the AICPA website to respond, however, to respond to this case,...

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9.7 Pay Up

Utilize the AICPA website to respond, however, to respond to this case, please consult not only auditing standards (AU-C), but also the AICPA's Code of Conduct.

Facts: Collins & Harper, LLC has completed its audit procedures related to December 31, 20X1 year-end of PharmEx, Inc. However, per the terms of its engagement letter with PharmEx, fees are due and payable to Collins & Harper before the audit report will be issued to the client. PharmEx has not yet remitted payment for the audit. Collins & Harper has refused to release its audit report until fees are paid.

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1. Is this refusal by Collins & Harper appropriate under the Code of Conduct?

2. What defined term would the applicable Code section use to describe the audit report, in this circumstance?

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