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Your reply will not be quoted or otherwise referred to in any financial report or related documents of [abbreviated name] [and the above\u001ementioned subsidiaries and/or divisions] nor will it be furnished to any government agency or other person (subject to specific legislative requirements) without the prior written consent of your firm.\nYour prompt response will be appreciated. If you are unable to confirm or provide the information requested above, please advise us and our auditor of the reasons for any limitation or impediment to fulfilling this request.\nPlease forward a signed copy of your reply by [date] directly to:\n[Audit Leader’s / ASP Engagement Manager’s Name]\n[Audit leader’s / ASP Engagement Manager’s email address]\n[OR]\n[Audit Leader’s Name]\n[Audit Office of New South Wales\nGPO Box 12\nSYDNEY  NSW  2001]\nOR\n[ASP Engagement Manager’s Name]\n[ASP’s address]\nYours faithfully\n[Signature of auditee]","cbCaifS5KSneIQrn","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifS5KSneIQrn","docx",902747,"English","# Enquiry request to legal counsel\n## Representation confirmation and matter review\n## Open files and regulatory breach information\n## Authorisation to discuss with the auditor\n## Response terms, limitations, and forwarding instructions","[{\"question\":\"How does the letter handle disagreements and authorisation to discuss with the auditor?\",\"answer\":\"If counsel disagrees with the auditee’s assessment of any matter, counsel should comment on the nature of the disagreement. The letter also authorises counsel to discuss items 2, 3, and 4 with the auditor, if requested, at the auditee’s cost.\"}]","Sample Letter of Enquiry to Legal Counsel - Request for Confirmation and Information | DOCX"]