I am auditing a mess of a client's fund. I've repeatedly requested basic documents - bank statements, property valuation, expense invoices, etc., to conduct this audit.
They keep saying the accountant will provide it; the accountant is saying he's too busy and the clients will provide it.
It's been over 14 days now. I don't have the patience to continue waiting and being messed around with. I want this file out of my sight.
Can I just issue the audit report fully qualified with a disclaimer of opinion the audit report and lodge a contravention report under S35C(2)?
Thank You
I was recently in a situation where the Trustee wanted to back out of the engagement because I requested he supply me the accounts to support the valuation of an unlisted investment. I gave the Trustee 14 days and the Trustee ignored me. In backing out he was threatening to involve his lawyer. I have lodged the contavention report and issued a qualified audit report. The Trustee has sent a complaint the the Institute of Chartered Accountants and now I have to explain myself.