Accountants are pressing the government to allow them a client confidentiality defence if they suspect a client of money laundering or tax avoidance. The government is relying on new legislation concerning the issue of disclosure by lawyers and accountants to make substantial cuts in both money hidden by criminals and the amount of unpaid tax. Consultation has begun about giving accountants the same protection as lawyers on the issue of laundering but the government has rejected claims that lawyers have any more protection than accountants on the issue of disclosing tax avoidance.
Question: There are two issues at stake and it would seem that the current rules are different for lawyers and accountants.
Options:
A. true, B. false, C. uncertain
Answer: A