$1)$ Which of the following statements is true regarding communications between predecessor and successor

auditors?

A$)$ The burden of initiating communication rests with the predecessor.

B$)$ The predecessor's response can be limited to stating that no information will be provided.

C$)$ The predecessor should communicate with the successor only if the client is public.

D$)$ The predecessor auditor of a public company does not need permission from the client before

communicating with the successor auditor.