welfare organizations specifically may have been factors in an imminent budget overrun. Also, in Dave's view, the staff-level auditor's inexperience had contributed to problems in meeting the budget. One Saturday morning at the CPA firm's office, Bob saw Dave working on some of the engagement's "loose ends," and he asked Dave whether the audit would be completed within the budget. Dave couldn't very well avoid acknowledging the reality of the situation, and he wondered how much responsibility he should take personally. He was aware that the firm had no policy on "eating time." When Dave commented cautiously that he didn't know how he could finish the engagement with the few remaining hours in the budget, Bob replied without expression, "Well, I trust you'll make the right decision." What should Dave do? Explain and give relevant authorities