Apollo has not allowed your firm to speak with the predecessor auditor about their withdrawal after last year’s engagement.
a) Submit a formal request to Apollo for permission to speak with the predecessor auditor
b) Seek clarification from Apollo on their reasons for not allowing communication with the predecessor auditor
c) Explore alternative methods of obtaining information from the predecessor auditor, such as through written correspondence
d) Consider the potential impact on the engagement if communication with the predecessor auditor is not allowed